Device comparison

Creoqode Lyra vs. ClockworkPi DevTerm

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Quick verdict

Best value
DevTerm
Better screen
DevTerm
More portable
Lyra
Newer model
DevTerm

Main differences

  • ClockworkPi DevTerm has similar emulation coverage to Creoqode Lyra.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Creoqode Lyra is roughly 49% smaller.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra.
  • ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie).

Creoqode

Lyra

Details
Price
$222
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
?

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ClockworkPi

DevTerm

Details
Price
$219
OS
Clockwork OS / Linux
Released
Aug 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
6.8 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecLyraDevTerm
Price$222$219
OSLinux (RetroPie)Clockwork OS / Linux
Screen5.0 inch6.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:98:3
Resolution800 x 4801280 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837B0User chosen core
CPUCortex-A53Core dependent
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVCore dependent
RAM1 GB DDR2Core dependent
Battery3000 mAh18650 x2
Dimensions186 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm195 mm x 150 mm x 30 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLyraDevTerm
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

  • Lyra DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • DevTerm 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
  • Lyra 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • DevTerm N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Lyra NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • DevTerm PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Lyra Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • DevTerm Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Lyra Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Lyra Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • DevTerm Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Creoqode Lyra and the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
ClockworkPi DevTerm has similar emulation coverage to Creoqode Lyra. ClockworkPi DevTerm is about $3 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Creoqode Lyra is roughly 49% smaller. ClockworkPi DevTerm has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra. ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Creoqode Lyra or the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
The ClockworkPi DevTerm is the cheaper of the two at around $219, roughly $3 less than the Creoqode Lyra based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Creoqode Lyra or the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
The ClockworkPi DevTerm is the newer model, released in 2021.

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