KinHanK
Retro CM3
- Price
- $150
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Jul 2019
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- 150 grams
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Device comparison
KinHanK Retro CM3 vs. Anbernic RG-280M
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG-280M
- More portable
- Retro CM3
- Newer model
- RG-280M
Main differences
- KinHanK Retro CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG-280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 19% smaller and 36% lighter.
- Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux; KinHanK Retro CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).
Details
Anbernic
RG-280M
- Price
- $105
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jun 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 204 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | Retro CM3 | RG-280M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $150 | $105 |
| OS | Linux (RetroPie) | OpenDingux |
| Screen | 3.2 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 | 320 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Broadcom BCM2837 | Ingenic JZ4770 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | XBurst |
| GPU | Broadcom VideoCore IV | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR2 | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Weight | 150 grams | 204 grams |
| Dimensions | 150 mm x 68 mm x 21 mm | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- Retro CM3 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- RG-280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retro CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG-280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- Retro CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retro CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Retro CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Retro CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retro CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Retro CM3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Retro CM3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG-280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the KinHanK Retro CM3 and the Anbernic RG-280M?
- KinHanK Retro CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 19% smaller and 36% lighter. Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux; KinHanK Retro CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Which is cheaper, the KinHanK Retro CM3 or the Anbernic RG-280M?
- The Anbernic RG-280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105, roughly $45 less than the KinHanK Retro CM3 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the KinHanK Retro CM3 or the Anbernic RG-280M?
- The Anbernic RG-280M is the newer model, released in 2020.
