KinHank
K36
- Price
- $36
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Aug 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 188 grams
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Device comparison
KinHank K36 vs. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- K36
- Better screen
- K36
- More portable
- K36
- Newer model
- K36
Main differences
- KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- KinHank K36 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- KinHank K36 is about 34% lighter.
- KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
- KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
- KinHank K36 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Details
PowKiddy, Coolbaby
PowKiddy X16
- Price
- $45
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 286 grams
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | K36 | PowKiddy X16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36 | $45 |
| OS | Linux (EmuELEC) | µC/OS-II |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 5:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 800 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | TFT |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | Actions ATJ2279B |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Actions ATJ2279B |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | "Built in GPU" |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD card | Internal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 1800 mAh |
| Weight | 188 grams | 286 grams |
| Dimensions | 82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm | 240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | K36 | PowKiddy X16 |
|---|---|---|
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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
- PowKiddy X16 DS: Nintendo DS: 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
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- K36 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy X16 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- K36 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- K36 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- K36 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 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
- PowKiddy X16 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the KinHank K36 and the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
- KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage. KinHank K36 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHank K36 is about 34% lighter. KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. KinHank K36 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
- The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36, roughly $9 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
- The KinHank K36 is the newer model, released in 2024.
