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ModRetro Chromatic vs TrimUI Brick

Product A: ModRetro

Chromatic

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  • 36 known for one only
  • 10 the same
  • 90 missing for both

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Weight

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A175.77g
B159g

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AModRetro Chromatic
BTrimUI Brick

General

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Series
Not available
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Model numbers
CHROM-CLD-G, CHROM-CLD-S, CHROM-MID-G, CHROM-MID-S, CHROM-WAV-G, CHROM-WAV-S, CHROM-LEF-G, CHROM-LEF-S, CHROM-INF-G, CHROM-INF-S, CHROM-VLT-G, CHROM-VLT-S, CHROM-BBL-G, CHROM-BBL-S2Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle.jsRead 15 October 2026Shop SKUs, which follow the CHROM-XXX-Y model pattern in ModRetro's EU declaration of conformity. XXX is the colour and Y is G for the Gorilla Glass display or S for the Sapphire display.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0829/2034/1806/files/Declaration_of_Conformity_Chromatic.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU declaration of conformity No. 15451709, dated 11/3/2024, names the apparatus model CHROM-XXX-Y.
TG30402Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Spec sheet title: Trimui Brick (TG3040)
GTIN / EAN
850064323450, 850064323467, 850064323405, 850064323320, 850064323436, 850064323351, 850064323412, 850064323337, 850064323399, 850064323238, 850064323429, 850064323344, 850064323443, 8500643233682Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the 14 shop variants.
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Announced
June 20248Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/modretro-chromatic-a-new-fpga-game-boyRead 15 October 2026Article dated June 7, 2024 reports the reveal and pre-orders. heise.de dated June 4, 2024 and Wikipedia also give June 2024.
September 20245Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-announces-the-trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Published 15 September 2024 with the official specs and pre-orders at GoGameGeek
Status
Available1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Add to cart is live. Some colour and glass options show as sold out or unavailable at times.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$199.998Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/modretro-chromatic-a-new-fpga-game-boyRead 15 October 2026Pre-orders at $199 including Tetris for Chromatic. Press rounds to $199. Nintendo World Report says the original sapphire model sold for $199.99. The Gorilla Glass relaunch price is $199.99 on the maker page. USD, tax not included.
$79.995Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-announces-the-trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Pre-order pricing from $79.99 with no microSD card to $109.99 with a 256GB microSD card. The base price without a card is stored. USD, retailer price, tax not stated6Press articleretrododo.com/trimui-brick-retro-handheld-stealth-dropped-is-now-up-for-pre-orderRead 11 October 2026The product retails for $79.99
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
AU, AT, BE, CA, CN, HR, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, JP, LU, NL, NO, PL, PT, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, US1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The shop's country selector lists the destinations the store sells to: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.
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Colours
Cloud, Midnight, Wave, Leaf, Inferno, Volt, Bubblegum1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Color options Cloud, Midnight, Wave, Leaf, Inferno, Volt and Bubblegum. The first run had six colours. Cloud came with the July 2025 relaunch. Display Material options are Gorilla Glass and Sapphire.
White, Black, Red, Purple1Maker product pagetrimui.com/pages/trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Product images and pack shots for White, Black, Red and Purple
Device class
Retro handheld1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Cartridge console that plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on FPGA hardware.
Retro handheld1Maker product pagetrimui.com/pages/trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Portable open-source handheld console running Linux with Trimui UI
Form factor
Vertical3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Manual front and back diagrams show a portrait body with the screen above the controls, as on the original Game Boy.
Vertical1Maker product pagetrimui.com/pages/trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Portrait body with the screen above the controls, as on the product photos8Reviewretrododo.com/trimui-brick-review-a-superb-edc-retro-handheldRead 11 October 2026Portable vertical handheld

Platform and software

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OS family
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Other Linux2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026System OS Linux. System UI Trimui UI
OS at launch
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Linux with Trimui UI2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026System OS Linux, System UI Trimui UI
Latest OS
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Built-in game stores
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Physical games
Game card1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color game cartridges and Chromatic game cartridges.
None2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Sockets listed are two USB-C ports and a TF card slot only
Backward compatibility
Game Boy, Game Boy Color and ModRetro Chromatic cartridges1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Plays Original Cartridges. Fully compatible with original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and ModRetro Chromatic Cartridges. It does not play Game Boy Advance cartridges.
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Upscaling and frame generation
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Processor and graphics

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Chip
FPGA-based system (part not published)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Data: FPGA-based architecture. ModRetro does not name the FPGA part and no teardown names it.
Allwinner A133P2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026CPU: Allwinner A133P 1.8GHz. The overview image calls it A133plus
Chip brand
Other1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The FPGA vendor is not named, so the chip brand is other.
Other2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026
Core configuration
AModRetro Chromatic
Not available
BTrimUI Brick
Physical core countCoreMax clock (GHz)
4Cortex-A531.8
Source3Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_13.pngRead 11 October 2026Overview of Specifications: Allwinner A133plus, Cortex-A53 quad-core @1.8GHz
CPU cores
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4
Max CPU clock
Not available
1.8GHz
Process
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GPU
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Imagination PowerVR GE83002Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Imagination PowerVR GE8300 660MHz
GPU architecture
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GPU compute units
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GPU max clock
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660MHz2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 20263Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_13.pngRead 11 October 2026PowerVR GE8300 GPU@660MHz
GPU compute (claimed)
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Power modes
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Lowest TDP
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Highest TDP
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Highest TDP on battery
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Custom TDP
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Memory and storage

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RAM
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1GB2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026
RAM type
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LPDDR32Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 20261GB LPDDR3. One review lists LPDDR4x, the maker table wins
RAM speed
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
Not available
8GB2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026
Storage type
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eMMC2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 20268GB eMMC
Installed drive PCIe generation
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Storage slots
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M.2 slots
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Memory card
None3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026The 15-part list has no card slot.
microSD2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026
Card speed class
Not available
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Max card size
Not available
1TB2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026TF card can be expanded up to 1TB. Stored as 1000 GB. The USB port supports FAT32 format for USB flash drives

Display

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Screen size
2.56in(6.5 cm)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Display: 160X144 pixel 2.56 inch IPS backlit LCD. Gorilla glass or sapphire front.
3.2in(8.1 cm)2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026
Native resolution
160 × 144px1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026160X144 pixel display.
1024 × 768px2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 20263.2 inch, 1024x768 pixels, IPS, fully laminated
Pixel density
84.1ppi
400ppi
Aspect ratio
10:91Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026No page prints the ratio. 160 x 144 pixels reduces exactly to 10:9, so the value is the exact reduction of the maker's resolution and not an estimate.
4:32Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026
Panel type
IPS1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026IPS backlit LCD.
IPS2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026
Native panel orientation
Landscape3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026160 pixels wide by 144 tall, a landscape panel in a portrait body.
Landscape2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Resolution stated as 1024x768, wider than tall, as shown on the product photos
Screen surface
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Touchscreen
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Built-in display refresh modes
AModRetro Chromatic
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BTrimUI Brick
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)
102476860
Source9Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review spec line: 3.2 inch IPS 60hz 1024x768 4:3
Max refresh rate
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60Hz
Adaptive sync
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VRR lower limit
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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HDR formats
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Second display
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Controls

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Stick sensor
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Stick layout
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Touch-sensitive sticks
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Replaceable stick modules
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Trigger sensor
Not available
Digital7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review calls them shoulder buttons with removable rear triggers, a plain 3.2 inch Game Boy style body with no analog parts. Digital, as the maker lists no analog input and Joystick N/A
Trigger stops
Not available
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D-pad
Cross3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Maker product photos show a single cross-shaped D-pad.
Cross1Maker product pagetrimui.com/pages/trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Cross-shaped D-pad on the product photos. Retro Dodo calls it an 8-way D-pad7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 20268-way axis D-pad8Reviewretrododo.com/trimui-brick-review-a-superb-edc-retro-handheldRead 11 October 2026One of the better D-pads, 8 directions
Face button labels
Other3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Two operation buttons, A and B, as on the Game Boy, shown on the maker product photos. No X or Y button, so none of the four-button label sets fits. Stored as other.
Nintendo1Maker product pagetrimui.com/pages/trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Product photos show X at the top, A at the right, B at the bottom and Y at the left
Extra rear and grip buttons
03Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026The full part list shows only front controls, the menu button and the volume wheel. No rear buttons.
08Reviewretrododo.com/trimui-brick-review-a-superb-edc-retro-handheldRead 11 October 2026Controls are on the front and shoulder keys on top. No extra rear buttons are described
Trackpads
Not available
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System-level remapping
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System buttons
Power switch, Menu, Volume wheel, Start, Select3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Manual part list: Power Switch, Menu Button, Volume Control wheel. Start and Select appear in the hotkeys page.
Power, Volume up, Volume down, FN switch, F1, F2, Start, Select, Menu, Reset2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Custom FN switch, front F1/F2 hotkeys, right side power key. Retro Dodo adds Start, Select, Menu, volume and reset7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 2026Mentions the Function button and FN keys8Reviewretrododo.com/trimui-brick-review-a-superb-edc-retro-handheldRead 11 October 2026Start, select and menu buttons between the speaker grills, two front function buttons, a mappable switch and power switch on the right, volume buttons on the left, a reset button at the bottom
Detached controller connection
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Controller mouse sensor
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Fingerprint
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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope
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Rumble
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Rumble2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Single-channel vibration motor
RGB lighting
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagetrimui.com/pages/trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Mood LED with an RGB top bar, RGB L1/L2/R1/R2 key lights and F1/F2 lights

Measured

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Brightness (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM frequency (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
AModRetro Chromatic
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BTrimUI Brick
TestGameHours (h)
GamingSNES game, 100% brightness, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%3.33
Source9Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 2026A normal-use SNES game gave 200 minutes at 100% brightness with Wi-Fi on and sound at 10%. Brightness in nits and the OS build are not stated
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
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3.33h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
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3.33h
Video runtime (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw gaming (measured)
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
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Max fan noise (measured)
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Fan noise while gaming (measured)
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Back surface under load (measured)
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Grips under load (measured)
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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
252g(8.9 oz)12Reviewtheshortcut.com/p/modretro-chromatic-transparent-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review lists the magnesium Chromatic at 252 g with three AA batteries inside. It lists the transparent model at 219 g. Retro Dodo's review of the transparent model gives about 250 g with batteries for the magnesium one.
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Audio

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Speakers
11Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Audio: Custom ultra-loud speaker module. The manual lists one built-in speaker.
22Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Built-in stereo speakers (0.5w) x 27Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 2026
Speaker direction
Bottom-firing10Reviewnintendoworldreport.com/review/69118/chromatic-hardware-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the speaker is located on the bottom alongside the power-level LED and the USB-C port.16Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/modretro-chromatic-is-so-close-to-the-real-thing-youd-think-nintendo-made-itRead 21 October 2026Review: the bottom edge has a single speaker, a 3.5mm headphone jack and the USB-C connection.
Front-facing7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 2026Audio: front-firing stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, mono mic
Audio features
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Microphones
Not available
12Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Built-in mono microphone
3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Audio: 3.5mm headphone output.
Yes2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 20263.5mm headphone jack (Bottom)

Ports and dock

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Ports
AModRetro Chromatic
TypeVersionCountSide
USB-CNot available1Bottom
3.5 mm audioNot available1Bottom
OtherLink cable port1Left
OtherCartridge slot1Not available
Source3Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-know-your-chromatic-SJS5feAZgRead 15 October 2026Manual part list: link cable port, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C port, game slot for GB, GBC and Chromatic cartridges. The IR port is an infrared window and is not a connector.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/modretro-chromatic-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: USB-C is on the bottom next to the 3.5mm headphone jack.10Reviewnintendoworldreport.com/review/69118/chromatic-hardware-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review dated November 18, 2024: the link cable port is on the left-hand side. The speaker, power-level LED and USB-C port are on the bottom.
BTrimUI Brick
TypeCountSideMax charging input (W)
USB-C1TopNot available
USB-C1Bottom10
3.5 mm audio1BottomNot available
microSD card1BottomNot available
Source2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Top Type-C is a USB host. Bottom Type-C is the USB charging port with OTG. TF card slot. 3.5 mm jack at the bottom. Port sides from the pack shots and Retro Dodo8Reviewretrododo.com/trimui-brick-review-a-superb-edc-retro-handheldRead 11 October 2026A USB-C port between the shoulder buttons on top for files and USB drives. At the bottom: SD card slot, reset button, USB-C charging port and a 3.5mm headphone jack
USB-C ports
1
2
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB-C charging
Not available
10W
Video out
Yes1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Product details: USB-C lagless video out to PC, Mac, or Oculus Quest. The features list calls it native video streaming to a Mac or PC via USB-C. CGMagazine says it is used to capture gameplay in OBS, so this is a stream to a computer and not a signal for a TV or monitor. No output resolution is published, so display_output_max is left out.9Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/modretro-chromatic-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the USB-C port lets you capture gameplay footage via OBS capture software without extra hardware.16Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/modretro-chromatic-is-so-close-to-the-real-thing-youd-think-nintendo-made-itRead 21 October 2026Review: the USB-C port acts as a video-out port as well as a power socket. It gives no resolution.
Not available
Max external display
Not available
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External GPU
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Dock
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Max output through dock
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Dock ports
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Wireless

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Wi-Fi
Not available
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Wi-Fi bands
Not available
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Bluetooth
Not available
4.22Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Spec sheet: BT2.1 + EDR/4.2. Stored as 4.2. The sheet lists WLAN 802.11 b/g/n, which has no Wi-Fi option in the schema, so Wi-Fi is left out7Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/trimui-brick-reviewRead 11 October 2026
NFC
Not available
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Cellular
Not available
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Network
Not available
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Battery and charging

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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
Not available
3,000mAh2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 20263000 mAh Li-polymer battery, 3.7V
Claimed battery life
AModRetro Chromatic
Not available
BTrimUI Brick
Hours (h)
5
Source2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 20263000 mAh Li-polymer battery with 5 hours battery life. Use case and settings are not stated
Battery life (claimed, min)
Not available
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
Not available
5h
Wired charging
Not available
10W2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C interface with 5V/2A charging capability, charging while turned off. 5 V x 2 A is 10 W. The USB data transfer is limited to 500mA
Charging standards
Not available
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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
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Charge limit
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Bypass charging
Yes4Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/welcome-to-chromatic-power-options-ryhxbg_RxRead 15 October 2026Manual: while connected via USB-C, the device operates on external power without depleting the battery.
Not available
Charger in box
No1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The packing list has no charger or cable.
No4Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_32.pngRead 11 October 2026No power adapter is in the packing list
Included charger
Not available
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Cooling

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Fans
015Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/modretro-chromaticRead 15 October 2026Page lists the fan as none and the cooling as passive.
Not available
Vapor chamber
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Custom fan curve
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Build

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Built-in kickstand
Not available
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Dust and water rating
Not available
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User-replaceable parts
AA batteries, D-pad, A and B buttons, Start and Select buttons, Menu button, IR window, On/Off switch, D-pad and button membranes7Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/mod-kitRead 15 October 2026Mod Kit, sold separately, lists D-Pad, A and B buttons, Start and Select buttons, Menu button, IR window, On/Off switch and membranes as swappable parts with no soldering. AA batteries sit behind a user-removable battery cover.13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Disassembling+ModRetro+Chromatic+(Released+Mid-2025)/192722Read 15 October 2026iFixit disassembly guide for units from mid-2025 shows the battery cover opening by a lock for user access and parts held by tri-wing screws.
Shoulder button keycaps1Maker product pagetrimui.com/pages/trimui-brickRead 11 October 2026Three sets of keycaps as standard. The shoulder button keycaps pull out and push in8Reviewretrododo.com/trimui-brick-review-a-superb-edc-retro-handheldRead 11 October 2026Removable shoulder buttons, three or four sets in the box

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions
Width76.2Height132.08mm(3 × 5.2 in)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Specs: Console 5.2x3x1.2 inches. Width 3 in is 76.2 mm and height 5.2 in is 132.08 mm, exact conversions. The 1.2 in thickness has no stated maximum, so depth is left out.
Width73.2Height109.9Depth19.9mm(2.9 × 4.3 × 0.8 in)2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Width 73.2 mm, depth 19.9 mm / 11.79 mm. The height row is misprinted as 1.9.98 mm next to 4.33 inch. Other sources give 109.9 mm. Depth 19.9 mm is the maximum10Press articlechina-gadgets.deRead 11 October 2026109,9 x 73,2 x 19,9 mm / 159 g. Sold under the name TrimUI Smart Brick on AliExpress
Weight
175.77g(6.2 oz)1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Specs: 6.2 oz, converted exactly to 175.77 g. iFixit's device page says console only. Reviewers measure about 250 g with three AA batteries inside, which is about 70 g more.
159g(5.6 oz)2Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_36.pngRead 11 October 2026Net weight 159 g (5.6 oz)10Press articlechina-gadgets.deRead 11 October 2026159 g
Weight without controllers
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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
CE: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED license-exempt RSS5Owner's manualsupport.modretro.com/en_us/chromatic-compliance-fcc-SknfoCi0lRead 15 October 2026FCC page states Class B under Part 15. The ISED page states license-exempt RSS compliance. The CE page names the LVD, EMC and RoHS directives. The device contains an ESP32-MINI-1 radio module (FCC ID 2BMRH-ESP32MINI1), which is the module's ID. The console's own FCC ID is not published.
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In the box

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In the box
Chromatic, Chromatic Tetris cartridge, 3x AA ModRetro batteries1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026What's Included: Chromatic, Chromatic Tetris Cartridge, 3x AA ModRetro Batteries. What's in the box repeats the same three items.
Console, Keycap set 2, Keycap set 3, Charging cable, User manual, Gift box4Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_32.pngRead 11 October 2026Packing List: console with keycap set 1 installed, keycap set 2, keycap set 3, charging cable, user manual, gift box
Carrying case
None1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026The packing list has no case. The Chromatic Case is a separate accessory.
None4Maker product pagetrimui.com/cdn/shop/files/EN_TRIMUI_BRICK_32.pngRead 11 October 2026No case in the packing list

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pagemodretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundleRead 21 October 2026Page header: 1-YEAR WARRANTY. The shop is the US store in USD.
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