PowKiddy, Coolbaby
PowKiddy X16
- Price
- $45
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- GBA
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 286 grams
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Device comparison
PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 vs. KinHank K36
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- K36
- Better screen
- K36
- More portable
- K36
- Newer model
- K36
Main differences
- KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- KinHank K36 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- KinHank K36 is about 34% lighter.
- KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
- KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
- KinHank K36 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES.
Details
KinHank
K36
- Price
- $36
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Aug 2024
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 188 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | PowKiddy X16 | K36 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $36 |
| OS | µC/OS-II | Linux (EmuELEC) |
| Screen | 7.0 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Actions ATJ2279B | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Actions ATJ2279B | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | "Built in GPU" | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD | External MicroSD card |
| Battery | 1800 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Weight | 286 grams | 188 grams |
| Dimensions | 240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm | 82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | Yes |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | PowKiddy X16 | K36 |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Good | |
| NES | Excellent | |
| Genesis | Playable | |
| GBA | Good | |
| SNES | Excellent | |
| PS1 | Limited | |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Unsupported | |
| N64 | Unsupported | |
| Dreamcast | Unsupported | |
| PSP | Unsupported | |
| Saturn | Unsupported | |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Unsupported | |
| Wii | Unsupported | |
| PS2 | Unsupported | |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Unsupported | |
| Switch | Unsupported | |
| Wii U | Unsupported | |
| PS3 | Unsupported | |
Emulation source notes
- K36 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- K36 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K36 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- K36 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K36 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K36 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- K36 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K36 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- K36 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K36 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- K36 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- K36 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 and the KinHank K36?
- KinHank K36 has stronger listed emulation coverage. KinHank K36 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KinHank K36 is about 34% lighter. KinHank K36 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. KinHank K36 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the KinHank K36?
- The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36, roughly $9 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the KinHank K36?
- The KinHank K36 is the newer model, released in 2024.
