Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM3 vs. TRIMUI Brick Pro

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

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GPM280 CM3
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Quick verdict

Best value
TRIMUI Brick Pro
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • TRIMUI Brick Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • TRIMUI Brick Pro is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; TRIMUI Brick Pro runs Linux.

WaveShare

GPM280 CM3

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
?

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TRIMUI

TRIMUI Brick Pro

Details
Price
$100
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.95 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGPM280 CM3TRIMUI Brick Pro
Price$150$100
OSLinux (RetroPie), RecalboxLinux
Screen2.8 inch3.95 inch
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Allwinner A133 Plus
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVPowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB DDR21 GB LPDDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh5000 mAh
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm86.6 mm x 129.9 mm x ? mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM3TRIMUI Brick Pro
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableGood
N64PlayableExcellent
DreamcastLimitedGood
PSPPlayableGood
SaturnLimitedPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedLimited
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 and the TRIMUI Brick Pro?
TRIMUI Brick Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage. TRIMUI Brick Pro is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; TRIMUI Brick Pro runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the TRIMUI Brick Pro?
The TRIMUI Brick Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $100, roughly $50 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.

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