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KinHank K36 vs. KinHank K56

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Quick verdict

Best value
K36
More portable
K36
Newer model
K56

Main differences

  • KinHank K56 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • KinHank K36 is about $114 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KinHank K36 is about 39% lighter.
  • KinHank K56 runs Android 14; KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).

KinHank

K36

Details
Price
$36
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
N64
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
188 grams

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KinHank

K56

Details
Price
$150
OS
Android 14
Released
Apr 2025
Up to
Saturn
Screen
5.5 inches IPS
Weight
307 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecK36K56
Price$36$150
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Android 14
Screen3.5 inch5.5 inches
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1080
ChipsetRockChip RK3326UNISOC Tiger T620
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali G57 MP1
RAM1 GB DDR36 GB LPDDR4X
StorageExternal MicroSD cardInternal 128 GB UFS 2.0, External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight188 grams307 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm212 mm x 90 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36K56
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableExcellent
N64GoodExcellent
DreamcastPlayableExcellent
PSPPlayableExcellent
SaturnLimitedExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedPlayable
WiiUnsupportedPlayable
PS2UnsupportedPlayable
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedPlayable
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KinHank K36 and the KinHank K56?
KinHank K56 has stronger listed emulation coverage. KinHank K36 is about $114 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHank K36 is about 39% lighter. KinHank K56 runs Android 14; KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the KinHank K56?
The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36, roughly $114 less than the KinHank K56 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the KinHank K56?
The KinHank K56 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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