Anbernic RG Cube XX vs TRIMUI Smart Pro

Anbernic RG Cube XXAnbernicRG Cube XX$60 at launch, Oct 2024TRIMUI Smart ProTRIMUITRIMUI Smart Pro$70 at launch, Nov 2023
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The main difference between the RG Cube XX and the TRIMUI Smart Pro is the screen shape.

The RG Cube XX has a 1:1 screen and the TRIMUI Smart Pro a 16:9 one, so different systems fill each.

Other differences

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

Tie

About the same size: RG Cube XX 157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm, 246 g, TRIMUI Smart Pro 188 x 80 x 17 mm, 231 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the RG Cube XX or the TRIMUI Smart Pro?

Neither

Neither plays PS2 games.

Price

Which costs less?

RG Cube XX

The RG Cube XX, at about $60 at launch against $70. Prices today vary by store and the used market.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

Tie

Both run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 67% of the RG Cube XX's screen at 3x, 67% of the TRIMUI Smart Pro's screen at 4x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

TRIMUI Smart Pro

The TRIMUI Smart Pro, at 5,000 mAh against 3,800 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 XXTRIMUI Smart Pro
Launch price$60$70
ReleasedOct 2024Nov 2023
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeHorizontalHorizontal
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipAllwinner H700Allwinner A133 Plus
Memory1 GB1 GB
Screen3.95 inch IPS 1:14.96 inch IPS 16:9
Resolution720 x 7201280 x 720
Battery3,800 mAh5,000 mAh
Weight246 g231 g
Size157.2 x 89.6 x 17.9 mm188 x 80 x 17 mm
Analog sticksDouble, symmetricalDouble, symmetrical
L2 and R2Yes, stackedYes, stacked
Wi-FiYesYes
Video outYesNo
Headphone jackYesYes

Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.

Emulation

  1. RG Cube XXTRIMUI Smart Pro
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS8590
  9. N648080
  10. Dreamcast8080
  11. PSP5050
  12. Saturn4050
  13. GameCube1010

100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.

Full details

Anbernic RG Cube XX: specs, screen fit and owner notes →RG Cube XX on eBay
TRIMUI Smart Pro: specs, screen fit and owner notes →TRIMUI Smart Pro on eBay

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