Device comparison

KinHanK Retro GP430 vs. Pimoroni 32blit

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Quick verdict

Best value
32blit
More portable
32blit
Newer model
Retro GP430

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Pimoroni 32blit is about $28 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Pimoroni 32blit is roughly 34% smaller.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware.

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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Pimoroni

32blit

Details
Price
$117
OS
Open source firmware
Released
Jul 2019
Up to
Unknown
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecRetro GP43032blit
Price$145$117
OSLinux (RetroPie)Open source firmware
Screen4.3 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837STMicroelectronics STM32H750
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-M7
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVChrom-ART Accelerator
RAM1 GB DDR21 MB SRAM
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 32 MB
Battery5000 mAh1200 mAh
Dimensions185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm150 mm x 65 mm x 14 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetro GP43032blit
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
  • 32blit DS: Nintendo DS: 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 32blit N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 32blit NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 32blit PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 32blit Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • 32blit 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
  • 32blit 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 GP430 and the Pimoroni 32blit?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Pimoroni 32blit is about $28 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pimoroni 32blit is roughly 34% smaller. KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware.
Which is cheaper, the KinHanK Retro GP430 or the Pimoroni 32blit?
The Pimoroni 32blit is the cheaper of the two at around $117, roughly $28 less than the KinHanK Retro GP430 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KinHanK Retro GP430 or the Pimoroni 32blit?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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