The model, not the material, decides this comparison
The R36MAX 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip and the R36S 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip are close siblings. Both are listed with the same PETG shell, the same soft flocked interior padding, the same 45g product weight and the same 16+ age marking. The meaningful difference is the console each one is shaped for: the R36MAX grip is designed for the R36MAX, and the R36S grip is designed for the R36S.
That makes this less a contest between two products than a check against the handheld already on your desk. If you own both consoles, you would need both grips; neither listing claims cross-compatibility with the other model.
R36MAX grip vs R36S grip at a glance
- Designed console: R36MAX grip: listed for the R36MAX open-source handheld. R36S grip: listed for the R36S open-source handheld. Match this to your device before anything else.
- Shell material: Both use high-toughness PETG, described as impact resistant and durable without adding unnecessary weight.
- Interior: Both have soft flocked padding for a snug, secure fit that the listing says prevents slipping while keeping the device protected.
- Weight: Both are listed at 45g product weight and 50g package weight, so neither is the lighter option.
- Colors: Both come in Black or White.
- Age marking: Both are listed as 16+.
- Catalog price: USD 10.71 for the R36MAX grip and USD 10.55 for the R36S grip, each with a USD 15.99 comparison price shown in the catalog.
What the R36MAX grip is listed to do
- R36MAX 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip: Custom grip for R36MAX: specially designed for the R36MAX open-source handheld console for a more comfortable, natural hold during long sessions. The fit is console-specific, so this is the grip to choose if your handheld is the R36MAX.
R36MAX 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip - R36MAX 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip: Enhanced ergonomics: the listing says it improves grip stability, reduces hand fatigue and provides better control. These are the comfort claims you are buying into; they describe the intended benefit rather than a measured test result.
- R36MAX 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip: High-precision 3D printing with smooth edges, clean contours and a refined finish. Print quality affects how the grip feels in your hands and how neatly it sits around the console.
What the R36S grip is listed to do
- R36S 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip: Custom grip for R36S: specially designed for the R36S open-source handheld console for a more comfortable, natural hold during long sessions. This is the matching option for R36S owners; the R36MAX version is not listed as a substitute.
R36S 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip - R36S 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip: Soft flocked padding inside for a snug, secure fit that prevents slipping while keeping the device protected. The padding is the part that contacts your console, so a snug fit matters as much as the outer shape.
- R36S 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip: Durable PETG material with impact resistance and long-term durability, at a listed product weight of 45g. You get the same shell material and weight as the R36MAX version, so material is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Where the listings stop short
A fair comparison has to say what the supplied product information does not establish. These points are not negatives about either grip; they are simply not confirmed in the catalog text.
- No measured comfort data: The listings describe reduced hand fatigue and better control, but supply no test results, hand-size guidance or session-length figures.
- No installation steps: The records do not include fitting or removal instructions. The flocked lining is described as snug, but no procedure for seating the console is supplied.
- No cleaning instructions: Care guidance for the flocked padding or PETG shell is not included in the supplied information.
- No cross-fit claim: Neither listing states that its grip fits the other console, so do not assume interchangeability.
How to choose without ordering the wrong grip
- Check the console name on your device: Confirm whether you have an R36MAX or an R36S. The two grips are named for different consoles, and that name is the deciding factor.
- Pick the matching grip: Choose the R36MAX 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip for the R36MAX, or the R36S 3D Printed Game Console Handle Grip for the R36S.
- Choose Black or White: Both grips offer the same two color options, so color is a preference rather than a differentiator.
- Confirm the age marking suits the user: Both grips are listed as 16+, which matters if the handheld is shared with younger players.
The verdict for each owner
For R36MAX owners, the R36MAX handle grip is the only one of the two listed for your console, and its ergonomic and padding claims are the relevant ones. For R36S owners, the R36S handle grip is the equivalent choice, with the same PETG shell, flocked interior, 45g weight and color options.
Because the specifications line up so closely, there is no material or weight argument for crossing over. The 3D printed grip comparison comes down to one question: which console are you holding? Answer that, and the choice is already made.
