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R33S / R36 Max

Verdict

R33S has the strongest overall profile in this R33S vs R36 Max comparison. R33S leads the summary view with HR rating 74 and user rating 92. R36 Max is the lower-priced option at $35, while R33S comes in at $48. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Game Console
R33S
R33S
74
HR Rating
92
User Rating
Game Console
R36 Max
R36 Max
63
HR Rating
70
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
R33SGame Console
R36 MaxGame Console
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$48
$35
HR Rating
74
63
User Rating
92
70
Release Year
2024
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
4
Video Output
0
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
67
66
Durability
69
68
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
43
Hardware
40
58
OS Support
56
56
Performance
45
55
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
51
51
Software
61
61
Speakers
51
51
Value
80
62
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
1:1
Battery
3200 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C OTG
USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A35
Cortex-A35
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
Mali-G31 MP2
Make
Game Console
Game Console
Model
R33S
R36 Max
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
720 x 720
Screen Type
IPS
TFT
Storage
Internal 32GB, External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3326
RockChip RK3326
Touch Screen
false
false
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
R33S
$48
None listed
Not carried
R36 Max
$35
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

R33S
92/100 · 10
R36 Max
70/100 · 10

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