Independent testing
How much independent testing exists for each retro gaming handheld
Of the 6 retro gaming handhelds we track, 5 have been physically measured by at least one independent lab. Below is every one, ordered by how much independent hands-on evidence stands behind it — densest first.
A coverage record, not a ranking of which is best.
| Product | Independent labs | Metrics measured | Outlets on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analogue Pocket | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Miyoo Mini Plus | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| AYANEO Pocket Micro | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ModRetro Chromatic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Retroid Pocket 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TrimUI Brick | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Each figure is a count of what independent testers actually did — how we count. A low count means little independent evidence has been gathered yet, never that a product is worse. See also the Retro Gaming Handhelds buying guide and the reviewers we cite.