KinHank K36 vs. KinHank Retro GP430

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Quick verdict

Best value
K36
More portable
K36
Newer model
K36

Main differences

  • KinHank K36 has similar emulation coverage to KinHank Retro GP430.
  • KinHank K36 is about $109 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KinHank K36 is about 25% lighter.
  • KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); KinHank Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie).

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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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KinHank

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecK36Retro GP430
Price$36.00$145.00
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen3.5 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution640 x 480800 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Broadcom BCM2837
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSD cardExternal MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight188 grams250 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes
Stick typeHall effectUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36Retro GP430
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
  • Retro GP430 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • K36 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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 KinHank Retro GP430?
KinHank K36 has similar emulation coverage to KinHank Retro GP430. KinHank K36 is about $109 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHank K36 is about 25% lighter. KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); KinHank Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the KinHank Retro GP430?
The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36.00, roughly $109.00 less than the KinHank Retro GP430 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the KinHank Retro GP430?
The KinHank K36 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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