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Anbernic RG NANO vs. TRIMUI Smart

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG NANO
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to TRIMUI Smart.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 52% smaller and 25% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); TRIMUI Smart runs Tina Linux,.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; TRIMUI Smart is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG NANO

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
75 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

TRIMUI

TRIMUI Smart

Details
Price
$80
OS
Tina Linux,
Released
Aug 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
100 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
RG NANO1
TRIMUI Smart0
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
TRIMUI SmartNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
TRIMUI SmartNo logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG NANOTRIMUI Smart
Price$60$80
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)Tina Linux,
Screen1.54 inch2.4 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution240 x 240320 x 240
ChipsetAllwinner V3sAllwinner S3
RAM64 MB DDR2128 MB LPDDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Battery1050 mAh1200 mAh
Weight75 grams100 grams
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm110 mm x 58 mm x 15 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOTRIMUI Smart
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • TRIMUI Smart GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • TRIMUI Smart NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • TRIMUI Smart PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • TRIMUI Smart SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • TRIMUI Smart Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • TRIMUI Smart Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Smart Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG NANO and the TRIMUI Smart?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to TRIMUI Smart. Anbernic RG NANO is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 52% smaller and 25% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); TRIMUI Smart runs Tina Linux,. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; TRIMUI Smart is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the TRIMUI Smart?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $20 less than the TRIMUI Smart based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the TRIMUI Smart?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the TRIMUI Smart?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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