Device comparison

KinHanK Retro CM3 vs. KinHanK Retro GP430

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

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Retro CM3
Retro GP430

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retro GP430
More portable
Retro CM3
Newer model
Retro GP430

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has similar emulation coverage to KinHanK Retro CM3.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KinHanK Retro CM3 is roughly 31% smaller and 40% lighter.

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Retro CM3

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jul 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
150 grams

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KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRetro CM3Retro GP430
Price$150$145
Screen3.2 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio3:25:3
Resolution480 x 320800 x 480
Battery3700 mAh5000 mAh
Weight150 grams250 grams
Dimensions150 mm x 68 mm x 21 mm185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro CM3Retro GP430
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

  • 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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 Retro CM3 and the KinHanK Retro GP430?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has similar emulation coverage to KinHanK Retro CM3. KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHanK Retro CM3 is roughly 31% smaller and 40% lighter.
Which is cheaper, the KinHanK Retro CM3 or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the cheaper of the two at around $145, roughly $5 less than the KinHanK Retro CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHanK Retro CM3 or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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