Device comparison

Miyoo A30 vs. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15

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Miyoo A30
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Quick verdict

Best value
Tiny GamePi15
Better screen
Miyoo A30
More portable
Tiny GamePi15
Newer model
Miyoo A30

Main differences

  • Miyoo A30 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 69% smaller and 48% lighter.
  • Miyoo A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
  • Miyoo A30 runs Linux (Tina); WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • Miyoo A30 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

Miyoo

Miyoo A30

Details
Price
$49
OS
Linux (Tina)
Released
May 2024
Up to
N64
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
115 grams

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WaveShare

Tiny GamePi15

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
May 2019
Up to
GBA
Screen
1.54 inch TFT
Weight
60 grams

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Specs

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SpecMiyoo A30Tiny GamePi15
Price$49$30
OSLinux (Tina)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480240 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetAllwinner A33Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A7ARM1176JZF-S
GPUMali-400 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB512 MB DDR
Battery2600 mAh14500
Weight115 grams60 grams
Dimensions127.5 mm x 57 mm x 16 mm65 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemMiyoo A30Tiny GamePi15
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentPlayable
GBAExcellentGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentPlayable
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableLimited
N64GoodUnsupported
DreamcastPlayableUnsupported
PSPPlayableUnsupported
SaturnUnsupportedUnsupported
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Miyoo A30 and the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
Miyoo A30 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 69% smaller and 48% lighter. Miyoo A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15. Miyoo A30 runs Linux (Tina); WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie). Miyoo A30 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Miyoo A30 or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $19 less than the Miyoo A30 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Miyoo A30 or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The Miyoo A30 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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