The main difference between the BATLEXP G350 and the R36S is small: the specs in our database are nearly the same.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: BATLEXP G350 81 x 128 x 22 mm, 191 g, R36S 82 x 130 mm, 187 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the BATLEXP G350 or the R36S?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $40 and $40.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 50% of the BATLEXP G350's screen at 2x, 50% of the R36S's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 3,200 and 3,500 mAh.
Side by side
| BATLEXP G350 | R36S | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $40 | $40 |
| Released | Feb 2025 | Oct 2023 |
| Plays well up to | DS | DS |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Weight | 191 g | 187 g |
| Size | 81 x 128 x 22 mm | 82 x 130 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- BATLEXP G350R36S
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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