SJGAM
M18 / R43 Pro
- Price
- $76.00
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Jan 2024
- Up to
- PSP
- Screen
- 4.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 450 grams
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SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro vs. PowKiddy X35H
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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.
Details
PowKiddy
X35H
- Price
- $60.00
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Jan 2025
- Up to
- PSP
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 181 grams
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | M18 / R43 Pro | X35H |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76.00 | $60.00 |
| OS | Linux (EmuELEC) | Linux |
| Screen | 4.3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 480 x 272 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 768 MB DDR3 | 1 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 450 grams | 181 grams |
| Dimensions | 100 mm x 145 mm x 35 mm | 150 mm x 77 mm x 24 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Stick type | Unknown | Hall effect |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
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
- 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- X35H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- M18 / R43 Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35H 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
- 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 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- 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 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35H 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
- 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- X35H 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
- X35H 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 PowKiddy X35H?
- 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 SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro or the PowKiddy X35H?
- 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 SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro or the PowKiddy X35H?
- The PowKiddy X35H is the newer model, released in 2025.
