BOYHOM R40XX vs. KinHank K36

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Quick verdict

Best value
K36
Newer model
R40XX

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36.
  • KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on KinHank K36.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).

KinHank

K36

Details
Price
$36.00
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
188 grams

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Specs

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SpecR40XXK36
Price$40.00$36.00
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux (EmuELEC)
Screen4.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
RAM1 GB DDR3L1 GB DDR3
StorageUnknownExternal MicroSD card
Battery4000 mAh3500 mAh
WeightUnknown188 grams
DimensionsUnknown82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm
Stick typeUnknownHall effect

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40XXK36
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • R40XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • K36 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • K36 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the BOYHOM R40XX and the KinHank K36?
BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36. KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on KinHank K36. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is cheaper, the BOYHOM R40XX or the KinHank K36?
The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36.00, roughly $4.00 less than the BOYHOM R40XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX or the KinHank K36?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

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