Device comparison

Data Frog SF2000 vs. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506

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Quick verdict

Best value
Data Frog SF2000
More portable
Data Frog SF2000
Newer model
Z35S / HG3506

Main differences

  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 4% smaller.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Data Frog

Data Frog SF2000

Details
Price
$24
OS
Multicore Firmware
Released
Apr 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Raypodo

Z35S / HG3506

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

No reviews yet

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Specs

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SpecData Frog SF2000Z35S / HG3506
Price$24$40
OSMulticore FirmwareLinux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
Resolution320 x 240640 x 480
ChipsetHi-Chip Semiconductor B210RockChip RK3326
CPUMIPS24KEcCortex-A35
GPUMali-400 MP2Mali-G31 MP2
RAM128 MB DDR21 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh 186503000 mAh
Dimensions166 mm x 69 mm x 32 mm91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemData Frog SF2000Z35S / HG3506
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Data Frog SF2000 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Data Frog SF2000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Data Frog SF2000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Data Frog SF2000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Data Frog SF2000 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Data Frog SF2000 and the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Data Frog SF2000 is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 4% smaller. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Data Frog SF2000 or the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the cheaper of the two at around $24, roughly $16 less than the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Data Frog SF2000 or the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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