Device comparison

Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 vs. KinHank K36

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
K36
Newer model
Z35S / HG3506

Main differences

  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36.
  • KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).

Raypodo

Z35S / HG3506

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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KinHank

K36

Details
Price
$36
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
188 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecZ35S / HG3506K36
Price$40$36
OSLinux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)Linux (EmuELEC)
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD card
Battery3000 mAh3500 mAh
Weight?188 grams
Dimensions91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm82 mm x 130 mm x ? mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZ35S / HG3506K36
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

  • Z35S / HG3506 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 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • K36 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • K36 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Z35S / HG3506 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • K36 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • Z35S / HG3506 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • K36 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 and the KinHank K36?
Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has similar emulation coverage to KinHank K36. KinHank K36 is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); KinHank K36 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is cheaper, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the KinHank K36?
The KinHank K36 is the cheaper of the two at around $36, roughly $4 less than the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the KinHank K36?
The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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