Device comparison

Datafrog SF3000 vs. PowKiddy X39

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Quick verdict

Best value
SF3000
Newer model
SF3000

Main differences

  • Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39.
  • Datafrog SF3000 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux".

PowKiddy

PowKiddy X39

Details
Price
$45
OS
"Linux"
Released
Jan 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
190 grams

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Specs

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SpecSF3000PowKiddy X39
Price$33$45
OSLinux (EmuELEC)"Linux"
Screen4.5 inch4.3 inch
Resolution854 x 480480 x 272
Chipset?Actions Semiconductor ATM7051
CPUCortex-A7Cortex-A9
GPU?PowerVR SGX540
RAM2 GB DDR3128 MB LPDDR2
Battery3000 mAh2500 mAh
Weight?190 grams
Dimensions?170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemSF3000PowKiddy X39
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
  • PowKiddy X39 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • SF3000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable "Most of games are playeable but with some control problems and some with lags" - Anonymous
  • SF3000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • SF3000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • SF3000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • SF3000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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
  • PowKiddy X39 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 PowKiddy X39?
Datafrog SF3000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39. Datafrog SF3000 is about $12 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Datafrog SF3000 runs Linux (EmuELEC); PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux".
Which is cheaper, the Datafrog SF3000 or the PowKiddy X39?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the cheaper of the two at around $33, roughly $12 less than the PowKiddy X39 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Datafrog SF3000 or the PowKiddy X39?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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