Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 vs. TRIMUI Brick Hammer

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GKD Pixel 2
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TRIMUI Brick Hammer

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Quick verdict

Best value
GKD Pixel 2
More portable
GKD Pixel 2
Newer model
TRIMUI Brick Hammer

Main differences

  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 38% smaller and 42% lighter.
  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2.
  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer runs TRIMUI UI; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix).
  • TRIMUI Brick Hammer is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

TRIMUI

TRIMUI Brick Hammer

Details
Price
$96.79
OS
TRIMUI UI
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.2 inches IPS
Weight
196 grams

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$109.99
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Most played

On the GKD Pixel 2

  1. 1

    Pokémon Lazarus

    1 player · 1 session

TRIMUI Brick Hammer

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Specs

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SpecGKD Pixel 2TRIMUI Brick Hammer
Price$79.99$96.79
OSLinux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix)TRIMUI UI
Screen2.4 inch3.2 inches
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetRockChip RK3326SAllwinner A133P
CPUCortex-A35ARM Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2Imagination PowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB
StorageExternal MicroSD8 GB eMMC
Battery1800 mAh3000 mAh Li-polymer, 3.7 V
Weight114 grams196 grams
Dimensions63 mm x 81 mm x 17 mm73.2 x 109.9 x 11.8–19.9 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGKD Pixel 2TRIMUI Brick Hammer
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellent
NESExcellent
GenesisExcellent
GBAExcellent
SNESExcellent
PS1Excellent
Mid-generation systems
DSGood
N64Playable
DreamcastPlayable
PSPPlayable
SaturnLimited
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupported
WiiUnknown
PS2Unsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 and the TRIMUI Brick Hammer?
TRIMUI Brick Hammer has stronger listed emulation coverage. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is roughly 38% smaller and 42% lighter. TRIMUI Brick Hammer has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2. TRIMUI Brick Hammer runs TRIMUI UI; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 runs Linux (IUX 2.5/Rocknix). TRIMUI Brick Hammer is highlighted for PS1, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the TRIMUI Brick Hammer?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is the cheaper of the two at around $80.00, roughly $15.00 less than the TRIMUI Brick Hammer based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the TRIMUI Brick Hammer?
The TRIMUI Brick Hammer is the newer model, released in 2025.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 or the TRIMUI Brick Hammer?
The Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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