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KinHank K36 vs. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroMini RS-90
Better screen
K36
More portable
RetroMini RS-90
Newer model
K36

Main differences

  • KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about 45% lighter.
  • KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
  • KinHank K36 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

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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Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

Details
Price
$30
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.0 inch TFT
Weight
103 grams

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Specs

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SpecK36RetroMini RS-90
Price$36$30
OSLinux (EmuELEC)OpenDingux
Screen3.5 inch2.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480240 x 160
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Ingenic JZ4725B
CPUCortex-A35XBurst
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR332 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSD cardExternal MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh1020 mAh BL-5C
Weight188 grams103 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36RetroMini RS-90
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentUnsupported
GBAExcellentGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentUnsupported
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableUnsupported
N64GoodUnsupported
DreamcastPlayableUnsupported
PSPPlayableUnsupported
SaturnLimitedUnsupported
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KinHank K36 and the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about 45% lighter. KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux. KinHank K36 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $6 less than the KinHank K36 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K36 or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The KinHank K36 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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