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KinHank K36 vs. PowKiddy V10

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Quick verdict

Best value
K36
More portable
V10
Newer model
K36

Main differences

  • KinHank K36 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy V10.
  • KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy V10 is about 20% lighter.
  • KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy V10 runs Linux.
  • KinHank K36 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

KinHank

K36

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

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PowKiddy

V10

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Jun 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
150 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecK36V10
Price$36$40
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480480 x 320
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Rockchip RK3326
StorageExternal MicroSD cardExternal MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh3000 mAh
Weight188 grams150 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm94 mm x 103.2 mm x 22.5 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36V10
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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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 PowKiddy V10?
KinHank K36 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy V10. KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy V10 is about 20% lighter. KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy V10 runs Linux. KinHank K36 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the PowKiddy V10?
The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36, roughly $4 less than the PowKiddy V10 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the PowKiddy V10?
The KinHank K36 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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