Device comparison

SJGAM M19 vs. SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro

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Quick verdict

Best value
M19
Newer model
M19

Main differences

  • SJGAM M19 has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro.
  • SJGAM M19 is about $21 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • SJGAM M19 runs Linux; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC).

SJGAM

M19

Details
Price
$55
OS
Linux
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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SJGAM

M18 / R43 Pro

Details
Price
$76
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Jan 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
450 grams

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Specs

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SpecM19M18 / R43 Pro
Price$55$76
OSLinuxLinux (EmuELEC)
Screen3.5 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 480480 x 272
RAM1 GB LPDDR4768 MB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh4000 mAh
Weight?450 grams
Dimensions?100 mm x 145 mm x 35 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM19M18 / 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

  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M18 / R43 Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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
  • M19 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 SJGAM M19 and the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
SJGAM M19 has similar emulation coverage to SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro. SJGAM M19 is about $21 cheaper based on catalog pricing. SJGAM M19 runs Linux; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M19 or the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
The SJGAM M19 is the cheaper of the two at around $55, roughly $21 less than the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the SJGAM M19 or the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
The SJGAM M19 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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