SJGAM M20 vs. SJGAM M21

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Quick verdict

Better screen
M20
More portable
M21
Newer model
M20

Main differences

  • SJGAM M21 is about 41% lighter.
  • SJGAM M20 has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on SJGAM M21.
  • SJGAM M20 runs Linux; SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC).

SJGAM

M20

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
Unknown
Screen
7 IPS
Weight
350 grams

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SJGAM

M21

Details
Price
$40.00
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
208 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecM20M21
PriceUnknown$40.00
OSLinuxLinux (EmuELEC)
Screen73.5 inch
Aspect ratio128:754:3
Resolution1024 x 600640 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockchip RK3566"N909"
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A7
GPUMali-G52 2EEMali-400 MP2
RAM1 GB1 GB DDR4
Storage64 GB/128 GB microSD cardInternal & External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh3000 mAh
Weight350 grams208 grams
Dimensions242 × 105 × 30 mm123 x 78 x 25 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM20M21
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • M21 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
  • M21 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • M21 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M21 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • M21 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • M21 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M21 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the SJGAM M20 and the SJGAM M21?
SJGAM M21 is about 41% lighter. SJGAM M20 has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on SJGAM M21. SJGAM M20 runs Linux; SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC).
Which is newer, the SJGAM M20 or the SJGAM M21?
The SJGAM M20 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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