KinHank K36 vs. Anbernic RG35

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Quick verdict

Best value
K36
More portable
K36
Newer model
RG35

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG35 has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36.
  • KinHank K36 is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KinHank K36 is about 2% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG35 runs Linux; KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).

KinHank

K36

Details
Price
$33.69
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
188 grams

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Anbernic

RG35

Details
Price
$45.45
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2026
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
191 grams

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Specs

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SpecK36RG35
Price$33.69$45.45
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR3
StorageExternal MicroSD cardDual External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh3200 mAh
Weight188 grams191 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm81 mm x 128 mm x 22 mm
Stick typeHall effectUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36RG35
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

  • 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
  • RG35 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • RG35 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG35 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • K36 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG35 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • RG35 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG35 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG35 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KinHank K36 and the Anbernic RG35?
Anbernic RG35 has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36. KinHank K36 is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHank K36 is about 2% lighter. Anbernic RG35 runs Linux; KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the Anbernic RG35?
The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36.00, roughly $2.00 less than the Anbernic RG35 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the Anbernic RG35?
The Anbernic RG35 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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