R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H

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Overview

Comparison

R36S
Price ★★★★★
D-pad Not the best, but okay for the price
Face buttons Not the best, but okay for the price
Start/Select/FN Loud and clicky
Shoulder Buttons Loud and clicky
Screen Amazing screen with very good brightness
Wi-Fi Adapter + Wi-Fi dongle needed
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support ★★★★★
Notes Compact and very cheap retro emulation handheld. Price of 25€ is great and it's a great entry device in this hobby.
R36XX
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad Same as the R36S
Face buttons Same as the R36S
Start/Select/FN Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons More ergonomic design , but similar to the R36S
Screen
Wi-Fi built-in
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support to be tested
Notes The data cable/lanyard in the pic is optional and can be removed.
R36Plus
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad A little stiffer than the R36S D-pad, but still okay
Face buttons A little louder than the R36S, but still okay
Start/Select/FN Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons Similar to the R36S
Screen
Wi-Fi Most models come with built-in wifi
Comfortability ★★★☆☆
Firmware Support to be tested
Notes
R36H
Price ★★★★☆
D-pad A little stiffer than the R36S, but still okay
Face buttons A little quieter than the R36S
Start/Select Similar to the R36S
Shoulder Buttons A little quieter than the R36S
Screen
Wi-Fi Adapter + wifi dongle needed
Comfortability ★★★★☆
Firmware Support to be tested
Notes More ergonomic because of the different form factor. Buttons are a little quieter, but it's missing the FN button.