Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM4 vs. WaveShare GPM280 CM3

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

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GPM280 CM4
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Quick verdict

Newer model
GPM280 CM4

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 runs Linux (RetroPie); WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox.

WaveShare

GPM280 CM4

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Sep 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
?

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WaveShare

GPM280 CM3

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

No reviews yet

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGPM280 CM4GPM280 CM3
OSLinux (RetroPie)Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2711Broadcom BCM2837
CPUCortex-A72Cortex-A53
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VIBroadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB1 GB DDR2
Battery3500 mAh1500 mAh

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM4GPM280 CM3
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSGoodPlayable
N64GoodPlayable
DreamcastGoodLimited
PSPGoodPlayable
SaturnPlayableLimited
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeLimitedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 and the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare GPM280 CM4 runs Linux (RetroPie); WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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