Device comparison

SJGAM M21 vs. Datafrog SF3000

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
SF3000
Better screen
SF3000
Newer model
SF3000

Main differences

  • SJGAM M21 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Datafrog SF3000 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Datafrog SF3000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on SJGAM M21.
  • Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; SJGAM M21 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

SJGAM

M21

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch TFT
Weight
208 grams

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Datafrog

SF3000

Details
Price
$33
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Oct 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecM21SF3000
Price$40$33
Screen3.5 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 480854 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
Chipset"N909"?
GPUMali-400 MP2?
RAM1 GB DDR42 GB DDR3
StorageInternal & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Weight208 grams?
Dimensions123 x 78 x 25 mm?
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM21SF3000
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

  • 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
  • SF3000 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • M21 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow "Some PSP Games are playable, Ridge Racer and Soul Calibur not bad" - Anonymous
  • M21 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • M21 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M21 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 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
  • SF3000 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the SJGAM M21 and the Datafrog SF3000?
SJGAM M21 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Datafrog SF3000 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Datafrog SF3000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on SJGAM M21. Datafrog SF3000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; SJGAM M21 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M21 or the Datafrog SF3000?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the cheaper of the two at around $33, roughly $7 less than the SJGAM M21 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the SJGAM M21 or the Datafrog SF3000?
The Datafrog SF3000 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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