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KinHank K36 vs. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15

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Quick verdict

Best value
Tiny GamePi15
Better screen
K36
More portable
Tiny GamePi15
Newer model
K36

Main differences

  • KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about 68% lighter.
  • KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15.
  • KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie).
  • KinHank K36 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 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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WaveShare

Tiny GamePi15

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
May 2019
Up to
GBA
Screen
1.54 inch TFT
Weight
60 grams

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Specs

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SpecK36Tiny GamePi15
Price$36$30
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen3.5 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480240 x 240
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Broadcom BCM2835
CPUCortex-A35ARM1176JZF-S
GPUMali-G31 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR3512 MB DDR
StorageExternal MicroSD cardExternal MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh14500
Weight188 grams60 grams
Dimensions82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm65 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK36Tiny GamePi15
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentPlayable
GBAExcellentGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentPlayable
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableLimited
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 WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $6 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about 68% lighter. KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on WaveShare Tiny GamePi15. KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie). KinHank K36 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy, GBA; WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K36 or the WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 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 WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The KinHank K36 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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