Device comparison

WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 vs. WaveShare GPM280 CM4

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Tiny GamePi15
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Quick verdict

Best value
Tiny GamePi15
Better screen
GPM280 CM4
More portable
Tiny GamePi15
Newer model
GPM280 CM4

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $120 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 75% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

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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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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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Specs

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SpecTiny GamePi15GPM280 CM4
Price$30$150
Screen1.54 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution240 x 240640 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2835Broadcom BCM2711
CPUARM1176JZF-SCortex-A72
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVBroadcom VideoCore VI
RAM512 MB DDR1 GB
Battery145003500 mAh
Weight60 grams?
Dimensions65 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemTiny GamePi15GPM280 CM4
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisPlayableExcellent
GBAGoodExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1PlayableExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSLimitedGood
N64UnsupportedGood
DreamcastUnsupportedGood
PSPUnsupportedGood
SaturnUnsupportedPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedLimited
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 and the WaveShare GPM280 CM4?
WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $120 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 75% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM4 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15. WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 or the WaveShare GPM280 CM4?
The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $120 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 or the WaveShare GPM280 CM4?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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