Game Console
R36H
62
HR Rating
67
User Rating
R36H / Tiny GamePi15
Verdict
R36H has the strongest overall profile in this R36H vs Tiny GamePi15 comparison. R36H leads the summary view with HR rating 62 and user rating 67. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2019), screen size (3.5 vs 1.54). Tiny GamePi15 is the lower-priced option at $30, while R36H comes in at $38. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
R36HGame Console
Tiny GamePi15WaveShare
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$38
$30
HR Rating
62
10
User Rating
67
71
Release Year
2025
2019
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
1.54
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
12
Brightness
60
8
Controls
66
15
Durability
68
8
Ease Of Use
61
9
Ergonomics
67
5
Haptics
43
1
Hardware
58
7
OS Support
56
5
Performance
56
14
Portability
67
18
Screen Quality
51
8
Software
61
6
Speakers
51
10
Value
61
25
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
1:1
Battery
3000 mAh
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Connectivity
USB-C OTG
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro-USB, Mini HDMI, MicroSD card slot
CPU
Cortex-A35
Broadcom BCM2835, single-core ARM1176JZF-S, 1.0 GHz
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
Broadcom VideoCore IV
Make
Game Console
Waveshare
Model
R36H
Tiny GamePi15
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
512 MB
RAM Type
DDR3L
LPDDR2
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
240 x 240
Screen Type
IPS
TFT, 60 Hz
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Rockchip RK3326
Broadcom BCM2835 (Raspberry Pi Zero/W)
Touch Screen
False
False
Video Output
None
Mini HDMI
dimensions
—
65 x 35 x 23 mm
weight
—
60 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
R36H
$38
None listed
Not carried
Tiny GamePi15
$30
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
R36H67/100 · 10
Tiny GamePi1571/100 · 10
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