SJGAM M21 vs. SZDiier D008

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Quick verdict

Best value
D008
Better screen
D008
Newer model
M21

Main differences

  • SZDiier D008 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • SJGAM M21 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus IPS on SZDiier D008.
  • SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SZDiier D008 runs Linux.

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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SZDiier / Diium

D008

Details
Price
$22.00
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inches IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecM21D008
Price$40.00$22.00
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux
Screen3.5 inch3.5 inches
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelTFTIPS
Chipset"N909"VT569
GPUMali-400 MP2Unknown
RAM1 GB DDR41 GB
StorageInternal & External MicroSDUp to 256 GB MicroSD expansion
Battery3000 mAh2,500 mAh
Weight208 gramsUnknown
Dimensions123 x 78 x 25 mmUnknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemM21D008
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 M21 and the SZDiier D008?
SZDiier D008 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. SJGAM M21 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus IPS on SZDiier D008. SJGAM M21 runs Linux (EmuELEC); SZDiier D008 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the SJGAM M21 or the SZDiier D008?
The SZDiier D008 is the cheaper of the two at around $22.00, roughly $18.00 less than the SJGAM M21 based on catalog pricing.

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