TrimUI Smart Pro S

TrimUI Smart Pro S - compact powerhouse with PSP vibes

The TrimUI Smart Pro S is the latest iteration of TrimUI's horizontal handheld, and you immediately notice that they have made considerable strides. All the buttons have been taken in hand, the sticks feel better and are now clickable (L3 + R3), the facebuttons now have a much finer, tighter feel. Add extra power and a sleek IPS screen, and you have a handheld that can do a surprising amount in a compact size.

With this handheld, TrimUI is in the sweet spot when it comes to performance and price, not to mention those colours... they are really nice.

Unique at RetroGear TrimUi Smart Pro S, we install NextUI on the device by default, which is a very nice and super user-friendly UI/Frontend that makes it easier to put games on your handheld, for example. If desired, you can very easily use the default OS should you not be interested in it.

Key features

• 4.96-inch IPS display with sharp resolution
• Allwinner A133P (A133 Plus) processor at 1.8GHz
• Improved analogue sticks and revamped facebuttons
• Linux operating system with broad emulator support
• Compatible with PSP games at 2x (and higher) resolution
• Also plays Dreamcast games
• Built-in Wi-Fi for multiplayer
• Save/load, game search and favourites
• Available in several eye-catching colours

Why the TrimUI Smart Pro S is special

The Smart Pro S is TrimUI's latest step forward and you feel it as soon as you pick it up. This PSP lookalike is not only more beautifully finished, but also a lot more pleasant to play with. The revamped sticks are now clickable and more precise, and the custom face buttons have much finer feedback than in previous models.

Under the bonnet is the Allwinner A133P (A133 Plus), which gives this handheld a big performance boost. Where older models sometimes reached their limits, the Smart Pro S now runs PSP games smoothly at 2x resolution (and higher). Systems such as Dreamcast are also perfectly playable, making this handheld surprisingly versatile for its size.

And as we are used to by now at RetroGear, TrimUI again offers a beautiful 4.96-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720×1280 delivers a sharp and clear image, ideal for both retro pixel art and 3D games. Thanks to the Linux system and support for more than 20 emulator formats, you set it up completely to your liking.

And then there are the colours. TrimUI is releasing this Smart Pro S in several fresh variants. I myself went for red (purely for historical and research purposes, of course 😉 ), and that colour is really SO pretty that even someone who normally always chooses black will be won over here.

What you get

• TrimUI Smart Pro S handheld
• USB-C charging cable
• Access to the RG Game Collection (public domain and MIT-licensed games collection)

Specifications

• System: Linux
• Screen: 4.96-inch IPS
• Resolution: 720×1280
• Processor: Allwinner A133P (A133 Plus) 1.8GHz
• GPU: Imagination PowerVR GE8300
• RAM: 1 GB LPDDR4x
• Storage: 8 GB eMMC
• Expandable: microSD (64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB)
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
• Audio: Stereo speakers (2×1 W), 3.5 mm jack
• Battery: 5000 mAh (up to about 5 hours of playing time)
• Charging: USB-C
• Weight: 231 grams
• Sizes: 18 × 8 × 1.7 cm

Frequently asked questions

Can this handheld run PSP games?
Yes, the TrimUI Smart Pro S is powerful enough to play PSP games smoothly, often even at 2x resolution or higher.

Does it support Dreamcast?
Yes, Dreamcast games are quite playable on this model.

Are there any games on it?
No, no ROMs are included. You add your own games via supported emulator formats. And you get access to our game collections and guides for setting up the games.

Is this a good upgrade over older TrimUI models?
Sure. The improved controls, extra performance and better screen make this a definite step forward.