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R36 Max / R33S

Verdict

R33S has the strongest overall profile in this R36 Max vs R33S 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
R36 Max
R36 Max
63
HR Rating
70
User Rating
Game Console
R33S
R33S
74
HR Rating
92
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

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

Where to buy

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

What owners say

Overall user rating

R36 Max
70/100 · 10
R33S
92/100 · 10

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