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ChangLiang Li LCL CM4 Boy

ChangLiang Li · Handheld 2021 Active 5

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€245.44

$285 USD

ChangLiang Li LCL CM4 Boy is a gaming handheld launched in 2021. Powered by BCM2711 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 6200 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

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ChangLiang Li LCL CM4 Boy is a gaming handheld launched in 2021. Powered by BCM2711 (4-core, 1.5 GHz), 1 GB RAM. Features a 3.5" IPS LCD display (640 x 480). 6200 mAh battery. Runs Linux.

The ChangLiang Li LCL CM4 Boy is a vertical retro handheld released in 2021 and built around the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. It offers solid hardware, broad compatibility and an authentic classic experience in a compact, sturdy Game Boy-style body.

At its core is the Broadcom BCM2711 SoC with four ARM Cortex-A72 cores at 1.5 GHz, paired with a 6-core Broadcom VideoCore VI GPU at 500 MHz. LPDDR4 memory comes in 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB or 8 GB, depending on the CM4 module installed. The library runs from 8-bit and 16-bit computers and consoles through arcade boards and early 3D systems. N64, PSP and Dreamcast are playable, which marks this device's realistic upper limit. A heatsink handles cooling.

The 3.5-inch IPS panel runs at 640 x 480 in a 4:3 aspect ratio and 60 Hz, giving about 228 ppi. That native 4:3 shape suits original retro games well, with no stretching or large black bars. A tempered glass lens protects the screen during daily use.

The layout follows the classic vertical design. A cross D-pad sits up top and a PS Vita-style thumbstick sits lower down. Six face buttons are joined by rear-facing L1 and R1 shoulder buttons. Volume is set with a wheel, and holding Select turns the same wheel into a brightness control. A physical switch handles power. The plastic body measures 90 x 148 x 30 mm and weighs 328 g. There is no rumble.

Power comes from a swappable 6200 mAh battery, a rare feature on modern handhelds, and it charges over USB-C. You also get HDMI video output, a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a USB-A port, so it can double as a mini living-room console. Sound comes from a single front-facing mono speaker. Wi-Fi and other connectivity depend on the CM4 module. Storage also depends on the module, with 0, 8, 16 or 32 GB of eMMC on board, plus microSD and a cartridge-style slot.

The console runs Linux and supports BATOCERA, RecalBox and RetroPie. These popular front-ends are easy to customize and work for both beginners and experienced tinkerers.

Ideal for: retro enthusiasts and Raspberry Pi fans who want a configurable vertical handheld with a 4:3 screen, a swappable battery and HDMI output, and who mostly play classic systems up to N64, PSP and Dreamcast.
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Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
1GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
1GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
2GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
2GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
4GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
4GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
8GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
8GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink
Manufacturer
Broadcom
SoC
Broadcom BCM2711
Model
BCM2711
Architecture
Cortex-A72
Cores
4
Threads
4
Frequency
1.5 GHz
Instruction Set
ARM
Chipset
Broadcom VideoCore VI
GPU Cores
6
GPU Frequency
500 MHz
Capacity
1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB / 8 GB
Technology
LPDDR4
Size
3.5
Technology
IPS
Resolution
640 x 480
Quality
SD
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
228.57
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Lens
Tempered Glass
Battery Type
Swappable
Capacity
6200 mAh
Analog Sticks
Single thumbstick
Stick Placement
Lower
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Upper
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, Rear facing
Additional Features
PS Vita Thumbstick
Speaker Type
Single Mono
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
USB-A, (CM4 dependent)
Wi-Fi
WiFi
Charge Port
USB-C
Video Output
HDMI
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Storage Type
Cartridge
Internal Storage
0 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB
Card Support
eMMC, microSD, Cartridge
Operating System
Linux
Custom OS Support
BATOCERA, RecalBox, RetroPie
Dimensions
90 mm x 148 mm x 30 mm
Weight
328 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • swappable 6200 mAh battery
  • 4:3 IPS screen with tempered glass
  • PS Vita thumbstick
  • HDMI video output
  • BATOCERA / RecalBox / RetroPie support
  • configurable CM4 RAM and storage

Cons

  • single thumbstick only
  • single mono speaker
  • no rumble
  • plastic body
  • premium $200 - $300 price
  • emulation tops out around N64 / PSP / Dreamcast

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