Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / Brick
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Brick comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Brick is the lower-priced option at $80, while Chromatic comes in at $199. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
BrickTRIMUI
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$80
HR Rating
80
62
User Rating
79
68
Release Year
2024
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
73
Brightness
75
61
Controls
75
67
Durability
90
69
Ease Of Use
90
61
Ergonomics
90
67
Haptics
Not rated
45
Hardware
95
60
OS Support
80
57
Performance
Not rated
47
Portability
70
67
Screen Quality
90
53
Software
80
62
Speakers
85
52
Value
50
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
4:3
Form Factor
vertical
Vertical
Make
Chromatic
TRIMUI
Model
Modretro
Brick
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
no
0
Battery
—
3000 mAh
Connectivity
—
WiFi 4, Bluetooth 2.1
CPU
—
Cortex-A53
GPU
—
PowerVR GE8300
OS
—
Linux
RAM Size
—
<1 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
1024 x 768
Screen Size (Inches)
—
3.2
Screen Type
—
IPS
Storage
—
Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Allwinner A133 Plus
Pricing Snapshot
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What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Brick68/100 · 10
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