Device comparison

Datafrog SF3000 vs. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus

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Quick verdict

Best value
SF3000
Better screen
SF3000
Newer model
SF3000

Main differences

  • Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • Datafrog SF3000 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Datafrog SF3000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
  • Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Datafrog

SF3000

Details
Price
$33
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
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Anbernic

PAP KIII Plus

Details
Price
$43
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
162 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecSF3000PAP KIII Plus
Price$33$43
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Useless
Screen4.5 inch4.3 inch
Resolution854 x 480480 x 272
PanelIPSTFT
Chipset?Ingenic JZ4760B
CPUCortex-A7XBurst
GPU?Vivante GC200
RAM2 GB DDR364 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh1200 mAh BP-4L
Weight?162 grams
Dimensions?170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemSF3000PAP KIII Plus
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

  • SF3000 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • SF3000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • SF3000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
  • PAP KIII Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • SF3000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Datafrog SF3000 and the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Datafrog SF3000 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Datafrog SF3000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless. Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Datafrog SF3000 or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the cheaper of the two at around $33, roughly $10 less than the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Datafrog SF3000 or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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