SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro vs. MagicX XU20 V32

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
XU20 V32
Newer model
XU20 V32

Main differences

  • MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $23 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 36% smaller and 64% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC).
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

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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MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$53.00
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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Specs

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SpecM18 / R43 ProXU20 V32
Price$76.00$53.00
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Android 10
Screen4.3 inch3.2 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution480 x 2721024 x 768
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM768 MB DDR32 GB DDR4
StorageInternal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSDNo internal storage; boots from microSD (TF) card up to 512GB
Battery4000 mAh3200 mAh
Weight450 grams160 grams
Dimensions100 mm x 145 mm x 35 mm83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM18 / R43 ProXU20 V32
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

  • 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
  • XU20 V32 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
  • M18 / R43 Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • XU20 V32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
  • XU20 V32 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 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • XU20 V32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • XU20 V32 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • XU20 V32 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • M18 / R43 Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M18 / R43 Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • XU20 V32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 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
  • XU20 V32 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 SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro and the MagicX XU20 V32?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $23 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 36% smaller and 64% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC). MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $23.00 less than the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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