The main difference between the RG-40XXV and the TRIMUI Smart Pro is size.
The RG-40XXV measures 92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm and weighs 217 g; the TRIMUI Smart Pro measures 188 x 80 x 17 mm and weighs 231 g.
Other differences
- The RG-40XXV is a vertical, Game Boy shaped, the TRIMUI Smart Pro is a horizontal.
- The TRIMUI Smart Pro has two analog sticks; the RG-40XXV has one.
- The RG-40XXV has a 4:3 screen and the TRIMUI Smart Pro a 16:9 one, so different systems fill each.
- The TRIMUI Smart Pro has a 4.96 inch screen against 4.0 inches on the RG-40XXV.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-40XXVThe RG-40XXV (92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm, 217 g). The TRIMUI Smart Pro is 188 x 80 x 17 mm, 231 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-40XXV or the TRIMUI Smart Pro?
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 Smart ProThe TRIMUI Smart Pro. GBA games fill 67% of the TRIMUI Smart Pro's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-40XXV's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TRIMUI Smart ProThe TRIMUI Smart Pro, at 5,000 mAh against 3,200 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| RG-40XXV | TRIMUI Smart Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $60 | $70 |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Nov 2023 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 | 4.96 inch IPS 16:9 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 217 g | 231 g |
| Size | 92 x 139 x 13 - 22 mm | 188 x 80 x 17 mm |
| Analog sticks | Single, bottom | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, stacked |
| 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 Smart Pro
- 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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