SJGAM
M18 / R43 Pro
- Price
- $76
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Jan 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 450 grams
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Device comparison
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.
Details
MagicX
XU20 V32
- Price
- $53
- OS
- Android 10
- Released
- Aug 2025
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- 160 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | M18 / R43 Pro | XU20 V32 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76 | $53 |
| OS | Linux (EmuELEC) | Android 10 |
| Screen | 4.3 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 | 1024 x 768 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | PowerVR GE8300 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR4 | 2 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Internal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSD | ? |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| Weight | 450 grams | 160 grams |
| Dimensions | 100 mm x 145 mm x 35 mm | 83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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, roughly $23 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.
