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TRIMUI Model S

TrimUI · Released Nov 2020 ·

The TRIMUI Model S is a 2.0" IPS handheld from TRIMUI powered by the Allwinner F1C200S. It launched at around $50.

5.2
out of 10
$50
Launch price $50
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Pros

  • +Small form factor, portable and pocket-friendly
  • +Great entry-level price

Cons

  • Low resolution screen
  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • 2.0” screen might be too small for some
  • No headphone jack
  • No Bluetooth
  • No video out, can't be connected to an external display

What can it play?

Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.

Full speedPlayableLimitedNot supported
Game BoyFull speed
Game Boy AdvancePlayable
NESFull speed
SNESLimited
Nintendo 64Not supported
GameCubeNot supported
WiiNot supported
Wii UNot supported
Nintendo DSNot supported
Nintendo 3DSNot supported
Nintendo SwitchNot supported
Sega GenesisFull speed
Sega SaturnNot supported
DreamcastNot supported
PlayStationNot supported
PlayStation 2Not supported
PlayStation 3Not supported
PSPNot supported

Full specifications

Hardware

Chipset (SoC)
Allwinner F1C200S
CPU
ARM926EJ-S, 1 cores, 717 MHz
GPU
2D accelerator
RAM
64 MB
Storage
64 MB Internal
Weight
65 g
Dimensions
106.5 x 56.5 x 10 mm
Cooling
Active (fan)

Display

Size
2″
Resolution
320 x 240
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Touchscreen
No

Battery & Connectivity

Battery
600 mAh
Real-world life
~0 hours
Wi-Fi
None
Bluetooth
None
Ports
USB-C, microSD
Expandable storage
Yes (microSD)

Controls

Analog sticks
0
D-pad
Yes
Face buttons
Yes
Analog triggers
No
Gyroscope
No
Hall effect sticks
No

Software & custom firmware

Ships with: Linux

Also plays natively: Linux

Custom firmware

Our verdict

Value10.0
Build5.1
Screen7.0
Performance1.8

The TRIMUI Model S is a 2.0" IPS handheld from TRIMUI powered by the Allwinner F1C200S. It launched at around $50. It carries 64 MB of RAM and runs Linux. Highlights include: Small form factor, portable and pocket-friendly; Great entry-level price. Trade-offs to note: Low resolution screen; No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...); 2.0” screen might be too small for some.