SJGAM
M21
- Price
- $40
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC)
- Released
- Jul 2024
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.5 inch TFT
- Weight
- 208 grams
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Device comparison
SJGAM M21 vs. SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- M21
- Better screen
- M18 / R43 Pro
- More portable
- M21
- Newer model
- M21
Main differences
- SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- SJGAM M21 is about $36 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- SJGAM M21 is about 54% lighter.
- SJGAM M21 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro.
- SJGAM M21 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Details
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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0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | M21 | M18 / R43 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40 | $76 |
| OS | Linux (EmuELEC) | Linux (EmuELEC) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 480 x 272 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | "N909" | RockChip RK3566 |
| CPU | Cortex-A7 | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-400 MP2 | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR4 | 1 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Internal & External MicroSD | Internal 4 GB eMMC & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 208 grams | 450 grams |
| Dimensions | 123 x 78 x 25 mm | 100 mm x 145 mm x 35 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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
- 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
- M21 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- M18 / R43 Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
- M21 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
- M21 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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
- M21 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
- M21 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- M18 / R43 Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- M21 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- M18 / R43 Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
- M21 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
- M21 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- 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
- M21 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
- M21 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
- M21 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
- M21 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- M18 / R43 Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- M21 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
- M21 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
- M21 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
- M21 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- M18 / R43 Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- M21 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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 M21 and the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
- SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage. SJGAM M21 is about $36 cheaper based on catalog pricing. SJGAM M21 is about 54% lighter. SJGAM M21 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro. SJGAM M21 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M21 or the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
- The SJGAM M21 is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $36 less than the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the SJGAM M21 or the SJGAM M18 / R43 Pro?
- The SJGAM M21 is the newer model, released in 2024.
