The main difference between the RG Cube XX 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 Cube XX measures 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm and weighs 246 g.
Other differences
- The RG Cube XX is a horizontal, the TRIMUI Brick is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
- The RG Cube XX has two analog sticks; the TRIMUI Brick has none.
- The RG Cube XX has a 1:1 screen and the TRIMUI Brick a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
- The RG Cube XX connects to a TV; the TRIMUI Brick cannot.
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 Cube XX is 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm, 246 g. Only the TRIMUI Brick fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG Cube XX or the TRIMUI Brick?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG Cube XXThe RG Cube XX, 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 67% of the RG Cube XX's screen at 3x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG Cube XXThe RG Cube XX, at 3,800 mAh against 3,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| RG Cube XX | TRIMUI Brick | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $60 | $70 |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Nov 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.95 inch IPS 1:1 | 3.2 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 1024 x 768 |
| Battery | 3,800 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Weight | 246 g | 159 g |
| Size | 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm | 73.2 x 109.9 x 11.8 - 19.9 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | 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 Cube XXTRIMUI 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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