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R36 Max / R39S

Verdict

R39S has the strongest overall profile in this R36 Max vs R39S comparison. R39S leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (40 vs 56). R39S is the lower-priced option at $40, while R36 Max comes in at $56. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Game Console
R36 Max
R36 Max
63
HR Rating
70
User Rating
Game Console
R39S
R39S
65
HR Rating
75
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
R36 MaxGame Console
R39SGame Console
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$56
$40
HR Rating
63
65
User Rating
70
75
Release Year
2024
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
Video Output
0
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
66
32
Durability
68
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
43
44
Hardware
58
59
OS Support
56
56
Performance
55
46
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
51
51
Software
61
61
Speakers
51
51
Value
62
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
1:1
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
3200 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C OTG
USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A35
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Game Console
Game Console
Model
R36 Max
R39S
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
720 x 720
800 x 600
Screen Type
TFT
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Internal & External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3326
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
false
false
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
R36 Max
$56
None listed
Not carried
R39S
$40
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

R36 Max
70/100 · 10
R39S
75/100 · 10

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