Device comparison

TRIMUI Brick vs. Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
TRIMUI Brick
More portable
TRIMUI Brick
Newer model
TRIMUI Brick

Main differences

  • TRIMUI Brick has similar emulation coverage to Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG.
  • TRIMUI Brick is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • TRIMUI Brick is roughly 40% smaller and 52% lighter.
  • TRIMUI Brick runs Linux (Tina); Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • TRIMUI Brick is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

TRIMUI

TRIMUI Brick

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux (Tina)
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
159 grams

No reviews yet

4 collectors

Experimental Pi

PiBoy DMG

Details
Price
$90
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
330 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
TRIMUI Brick4
PiBoy DMG0
Rating
TRIMUI BrickNo reviews yet
PiBoy DMGNo reviews yet
Logged play
TRIMUI BrickNo logged sessions yet
PiBoy DMGNo logged sessions yet

Specs

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SpecTRIMUI BrickPiBoy DMG
Price$80$90
OSLinux (Tina)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen3.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusBroadcom BCM2711
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A72
GPUPowerVR GE8300Broadcom VideoCore VI
RAM1 GB LPDDR31, 2, 4 or 8 GB
StorageInternal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh4500 mAh
Weight159 grams330 grams
Dimensions73.2 mm x 109.9 mm x 11.8 - 19.9 mm148 mm x 90 mm x 30mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemTRIMUI BrickPiBoy DMG
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

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the TRIMUI Brick and the Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG?
TRIMUI Brick has similar emulation coverage to Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG. TRIMUI Brick is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. TRIMUI Brick is roughly 40% smaller and 52% lighter. TRIMUI Brick runs Linux (Tina); Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG runs Linux (RetroPie). TRIMUI Brick is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the TRIMUI Brick or the Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG?
The TRIMUI Brick is the cheaper of the two at around $80, roughly $10 less than the Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the TRIMUI Brick or the Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG?
The TRIMUI Brick is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the TRIMUI Brick or the Experimental Pi PiBoy DMG?
The TRIMUI Brick is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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