Device comparison

TRIMUI Brick vs. MagicX XU10

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU10
Newer model
TRIMUI Brick

Main differences

  • TRIMUI Brick has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10.
  • MagicX XU10 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • TRIMUI Brick runs Linux (Tina); MagicX XU10 runs Linux.
  • TRIMUI Brick is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

MagicX

XU10

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Nov 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecTRIMUI BrickXU10
Price$80$70
OSLinux (Tina)Linux
Screen3.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusRockchip RK3326(S?)
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A35
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G31 2EE
RAM1 GB LPDDR31 GB DDR3 (LPDDR4?)
StorageInternal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Weight159 gramsUnknown
Dimensions73.2 mm x 109.9 mm x 11.8 - 19.9 mm?
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemTRIMUI BrickXU10
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
  • XU10 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
  • TRIMUI Brick 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • TRIMUI Brick Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 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
  • XU10 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • TRIMUI Brick Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU10 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 MagicX XU10?
TRIMUI Brick has similar emulation coverage to MagicX XU10. MagicX XU10 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. TRIMUI Brick runs Linux (Tina); MagicX XU10 runs Linux. TRIMUI Brick is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; MagicX XU10 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the TRIMUI Brick or the MagicX XU10?
The MagicX XU10 is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $10 less than the TRIMUI Brick based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the TRIMUI Brick or the MagicX XU10?
The TRIMUI Brick is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the TRIMUI Brick or the MagicX XU10?
The TRIMUI Brick is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 4 collectors tracking it.

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