PowKiddy X35H vs. SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro

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Quick verdict

Best value
X35H
More portable
X35H
Newer model
X35H

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X35H has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro.
  • PowKiddy X35H is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy X35H is roughly 20% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • PowKiddy X35H runs Linux; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC).
  • PowKiddy X35H is highlighted for Dreamcast, N64, PS1, GBA; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

PowKiddy

X35H

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Linux
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
181 grams

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SJGAM

M18 / R43 Pro

Details
Price
$76.00
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
PSP
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
450 grams

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Specs

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SpecX35HM18 / R43 Pro
Price$60.00$76.00
OSLinuxLinux (EmuELEC)
Screen3.5 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 480480 x 272
RAM1 GB LPDDR4X768 MB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh4000 mAh
Weight181 grams450 grams
Dimensions150 mm x 77 mm x 24 mm100 mm x 145 mm x 35 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
Stick typeHall effectUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemX35HM18 / R43 Pro
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

  • X35H DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • M18 / R43 Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • X35H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • M18 / R43 Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • X35H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X35H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • M18 / R43 Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • X35H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X35H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • M18 / R43 Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • X35H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • M18 / R43 Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • X35H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy X35H and the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
PowKiddy X35H has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro. PowKiddy X35H is about $16 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy X35H is roughly 20% smaller and 60% lighter. PowKiddy X35H runs Linux; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC). PowKiddy X35H is highlighted for Dreamcast, N64, PS1, GBA; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X35H or the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
The PowKiddy X35H is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $16.00 less than the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X35H or the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
The PowKiddy X35H is the newer model, released in 2025.

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