The main difference between the RG-40XXV and the TRIMUI Brick is size.
The TRIMUI Brick measures 73.2 x 109.9 x 11.8 - 19.9 mm and weighs 159 g; the RG-40XXV measures 92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm and weighs 217 g.
Other differences
- The RG-40XXV connects to a TV; the TRIMUI Brick cannot.
- The RG-40XXV runs on the Allwinner H700, the TRIMUI Brick on the Allwinner A133 Plus.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TRIMUI BrickThe TRIMUI Brick (73.2 x 109.9 x 11.8 - 19.9 mm, 159 g). The RG-40XXV is 92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm, 217 g. Only the TRIMUI Brick fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-40XXV or the TRIMUI Brick?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG-40XXVThe RG-40XXV, at about $60 at launch against $70. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TRIMUI BrickThe TRIMUI Brick. GBA games fill 78% of the TRIMUI Brick's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-40XXV's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,200 and 3,000 mAh.
Side by side
| RG-40XXV | TRIMUI Brick | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $60 | $70 |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.2 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 1024 x 768 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Weight | 217 g | 159 g |
| Size | 92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm | 73.2 x 109.9 x 11.8 - 19.9 mm |
| Analog sticks | Single, bottom | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-40XXVTRIMUI Brick
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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