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SJGAM M17 vs. PowKiddy X39

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Quick verdict

Best value
M17
Newer model
M17

Main differences

  • SJGAM M17 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39.
  • SJGAM M17 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • SJGAM M17 runs Linux; PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux".
  • SJGAM M17 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

SJGAM

M17

Details
Price
$35
OS
Linux
Released
Sep 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
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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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SpecM17PowKiddy X39
Price$35$45
OSLinux"Linux"
ChipsetRockChip RK3126CActions Semiconductor ATM7051
CPUCortex-A7Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400 MP2PowerVR SGX540
RAM256 MB LPDDR3128 MB LPDDR2
StorageInternal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh2500 mAh
Weight?190 grams
Dimensions?170 mm x 80 mm x 18 - 24 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM17PowKiddy 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

  • M17 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip "Considerable lag, without frameskip on some games like doom 2 and duke nukem advance (gpsp and minui) to the point where its borderline B rating" - Jan Paweł
  • PowKiddy X39 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M17 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X39 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M17 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip "Horrifying audio crackling at some select SA-1 and FX games (DBZ Hyper Dimension and Stunt Race FX), minui + supafaust" - Jan Paweł
  • 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 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
  • M17 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 SJGAM M17 and the PowKiddy X39?
SJGAM M17 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X39. SJGAM M17 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. SJGAM M17 runs Linux; PowKiddy X39 runs "Linux". SJGAM M17 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X39 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M17 or the PowKiddy X39?
The SJGAM M17 is the cheaper of the two at around $35, roughly $10 less than the PowKiddy X39 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the SJGAM M17 or the PowKiddy X39?
The SJGAM M17 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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