Device comparison

KinHank K59 vs. KT Pocket KT-R1

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
K59
More portable
KT-R1
Newer model
K59

Main differences

  • KinHank K59 has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1.
  • KinHank K59 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KT Pocket KT-R1 is roughly 29% smaller and 15% lighter.
  • KinHank K59 runs Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12.
  • KinHank K59 is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, N64, PS1; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

KinHank

K59

Details
Price
$163
OS
Android 14
Released
Feb 2026
Up to
Wii
Screen
5.5 inches IPS
Weight
307 grams

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KT Pocket

KT-R1

Details
Price
$170
OS
Android 12
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Wii
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
260 grams

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Specs

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SpecK59KT-R1
Price$163$170
OSAndroid 14Android 12
Screen5.5 inches4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution1920 x 10801620 x 1080
RAM6 GB LPDDR4X4, 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 2.0, External MicroSDInternal 64, 128, or 256 GB UFS2.1,
Battery5000 mAh7000 mAh
Weight307 grams260 grams
Dimensions212 mm x 90 mm x 17 mm169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemK59KT-R1
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

  • K59 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • KT-R1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • KT-R1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K59 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • KT-R1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K59 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K59 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • KT-R1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • K59 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K59 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K59 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K59 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • KT-R1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • K59 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KinHank K59 and the KT Pocket KT-R1?
KinHank K59 has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1. KinHank K59 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KT Pocket KT-R1 is roughly 29% smaller and 15% lighter. KinHank K59 runs Android 14; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12. KinHank K59 is highlighted for Dreamcast, Saturn, PSP, N64, PS1; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the KinHank K59 or the KT Pocket KT-R1?
The KinHank K59 is the cheaper of the two at around $163, roughly $7 less than the KT Pocket KT-R1 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHank K59 or the KT Pocket KT-R1?
The KinHank K59 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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