KinHanK Retro GP430 vs. iBen L1 / X

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has similar emulation coverage to iBen L1 / X.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 is roughly 51% smaller.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.

KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145.00
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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iBen

iBen L1 / X

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
Android 4.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRetro GP430iBen L1 / X
Price$145.00$150.00
OSLinux (RetroPie)Android 4.1
Screen4.3 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio5:316:10
Resolution800 x 4801280 x 800
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Allwinner A31S
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A7
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVPowerVR SGX544 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR22 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh5500 mAh
Weight250 gramsUnknown
Dimensions185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm250 mm x 121.5 mm x 19 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro GP430iBen L1 / X
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 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
  • iBen L1 / X DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro GP430 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • iBen L1 / X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Retro GP430 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • iBen L1 / X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • iBen L1 / X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro GP430 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • iBen L1 / X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Retro GP430 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • iBen L1 / X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • iBen L1 / X 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 GP430 and the iBen L1 / X?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has similar emulation coverage to iBen L1 / X. KinHanK Retro GP430 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHanK Retro GP430 is roughly 51% smaller. KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.
Which is cheaper, the KinHanK Retro GP430 or the iBen L1 / X?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the cheaper of the two at around $145.00, roughly $5.00 less than the iBen L1 / X based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHanK Retro GP430 or the iBen L1 / X?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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