Pimoroni 32blit vs. JinXing Digital JXD S7300A

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Quick verdict

Best value
32blit
Better screen
32blit
More portable
32blit
Newer model
32blit

Main differences

  • JinXing Digital JXD S7300A has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Pimoroni 32blit is about $33 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Pimoroni 32blit is about 39% lighter.
  • Pimoroni 32blit has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus TFT on JinXing Digital JXD S7300A.
  • Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware; JinXing Digital JXD S7300A runs Android 4.1.1.

Pimoroni

32blit

Details
Price
$117.00
OS
Open source firmware
Released
Jul 2019
Up to
Unknown
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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JinXing Digital

JXD S7300A

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
Android 4.1.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
408 grams

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Specs

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Spec32blitJXD S7300A
Price$117.00$150.00
OSOpen source firmwareAndroid 4.1.1
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:3128:75
Resolution320 x 2401024 x 600
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetSTMicroelectronics STM32H750GP33003
CPUCortex-M7Cortex-A8
GPUChrom-ART AcceleratorPowerVR SGX531
RAM1 MB SRAM1 GB DDR3
StorageInternal 32 MBInternal 8GB & External MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh4000 mAh
Weight250 grams408 grams
Dimensions150 mm x 65 mm x 14 mm241 x 121 x 14 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

System32blitJXD S7300A
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

  • 32blit DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A 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
  • 32blit 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 32blit N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 32blit NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 32blit PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 32blit PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 32blit Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 32blit Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 32blit GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 32blit Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • JXD S7300A Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Pimoroni 32blit and the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A?
JinXing Digital JXD S7300A has stronger listed emulation coverage. Pimoroni 32blit is about $33 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Pimoroni 32blit is about 39% lighter. Pimoroni 32blit has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus TFT on JinXing Digital JXD S7300A. Pimoroni 32blit runs Open source firmware; JinXing Digital JXD S7300A runs Android 4.1.1.
Which is cheaper, the Pimoroni 32blit or the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A?
The Pimoroni 32blit is the cheaper of the two at around $117.00, roughly $33.00 less than the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Pimoroni 32blit or the JinXing Digital JXD S7300A?
The Pimoroni 32blit is the newer model, released in 2019.

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