Both the CB408 and the TRIMUI Smart Brick sit at the entry level and top out around PSP emulation, so the choice comes down to form factor and software. The CB408 is a horizontal device running Android 11 on a RockChip RK3566, which gives access to a broader app ecosystem, while the TRIMUI Smart Brick takes a vertical Game Boy-style shape and runs Linux. Pricing is nearly identical, with the CB408 at a flat $80 and the Smart Brick ranging $80–$95.
| CB408 | TRIMUI Smart Brick | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80–$95 |
| Brand | Unknown | TRIMUI |
| Released | 2024 / 09 | 2024 / 11 |
| Type | Horizontal | Vertical |
| OS | Android 11, / Linux (?) | Linux (Tina) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage | Internal 16/32 GB eMMC + External MicroSD | Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | — | ❌ |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 4.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | IPS |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1024 x 768 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 312.47 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 450 grams | 159 grams |
| Dimensions | 216 mm x 106 mm x 44 mm | 73.2 mm x 109.9 mm x 11.8 - 19.9 mm |
| Shell | Metal (Aluminum) | Plastic or Metal (Aluminum) |
| Colors | Black, Red, Blue | Plastic: Black, White, Red, Purple Metal: Gunmetal Gray, Rose Gold, Fluorescent Green |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 4, USB-A OTG | WiFi 4, Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Video out | Mini HDMI Top facing | ❌ |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top facing | USB-C x2 Top & Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| CB408 | TRIMUI Smart Brick | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A- |
| Nintendo 64 | B+ | B |
| Dreamcast | B | B |
| PSP | B- | B- |
| Sega Saturn | C | C |
| GameCube | D | D- |
| Nintendo 3DS | D- | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | D- | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: the CB408 is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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