TrimUI Smart Pro S Review: BETTER Than the Mangmi Air X for $90?

from Retro Handhelds Podcast · host Retro Tech Dad, Stubbs, Producer Sony

Tech specs: The Trimui Smart Pro S is a Linux-based handheld gaming console featuring a 4.96-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720. It is powered by an Allwinner A523 octa-core Cortex-A55 processor clocked at 2.0GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G57 MC1 GPU and 1GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device includes a built-in active cooling fan, upgraded Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, and 8GB of internal eMMC storage expandable via a microSD card slot. Physical controls have been updated to include clickable analog sticks (L3/R3) and dedicated Home and Reset buttons, with power supplied by a 5000mAh rechargeable battery charging via USB-C.🛍️TrimUI Smart Pro S: https://rh-go.link/TrimUI-Smart-Pro-S🛍️TrimUI Brick Hammer: https://rh-go.link/TrimUI-Brick-HammerUse RT5OFF for 5% off or 10% off your first order if you sign up for their mailing list 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰✨Became a Supporterhttps://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub• Access to Patron only Discord chat & marketplace• Earn merch, enter giveaways, and get free stuff• Device Modding Services 🌐Find us Onlinehttps://retrohandhelds.gg💵 Save money with our hand-picked gaming & handheld deals: https://handheld.deals🔎Browse our curated weekly deals: https://rh-go.link/DILLS 👕Merchhttps://rh-buy.link/merch 🎵 MusicJim Gray (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com)Edited and Produced by SonyWWDD30Additional Music by SoundStripe ⚠️ DisclaimerAll views are our own. Please be aware that this description may contain affiliate links. By purchasing something, RH may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. This video is for education and entertainment purposes only and is not intended for kids. #rhpodcast #emulation #retrohandheld #retrogaming

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Is the new TrimUI Smart Pro S the new king of widescreen budget handhelds? In this stream, we cover the new upgrades (clickable sticks!), the new colors, and whether the performance boost is worth the price. Join Stubbs and Rob the Retro Tech Dad, as we put this new Linux based handheld through its paces (sent for review from TrimUI Store). We test higher-end emulation like PSP (God of War) and Dreamcast, check thermal performance, and see how it stacks up against the Mangmi Air X and KinHank K56.