KinHank
K36
- Price
- $36.00
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Aug 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 188 grams
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KinHank K36 vs. BOYHOM R40XX
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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).
Details
BOYHOM
R40XX
- Price
- $40.00
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Released
- Nov 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 4.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Specs
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| Spec | K36 | R40XX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.00 | $40.00 |
| OS | Linux (EmuELEC) | Linux (ArkOS) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.2 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 1024 x 768 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | Unknown |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3L |
| Storage | External MicroSD card | Unknown |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 188 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm | Unknown |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Stick type | Hall effect | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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
- 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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 BOYHOM R40XX?
- 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 KinHank K36 or the BOYHOM R40XX?
- 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 KinHank K36 or the BOYHOM R40XX?
- The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.
