M17

Specification

General
Model Name	M17
Brand
Release Date	Nov 2023
Price	$45
Where to buy?	*Get the M17 on AliExpress

Software
OS	EmuELEC
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)

System
CPU	Rockchip RK3126
Cores/Threads	4 x ARM Cortex A7 @ 1.2 GHz
GPU	Mali 400 MP2 @ 500 MHz
RAM	256MB
RAM Type

Storage
Internal Storage Size	4GB
Internal Storage Type	eMMC
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable Storage	microSD
Expandable Storage Speed

Body
Width	170 mm
Height	80 mm
Depth	30 mm
Weight	320g
Material
Speakers	Mono
Colors	Grey
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog Sticks	Dual
Rumble / vibration

Battery
Battery Capacity	1500 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)	2.5 hours

Display
Size (inches)	4.3
Resolution	480 x 272
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Display Type	IPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
Protection
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density

Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output
Ports	1 x USB Type C (charging only)
Others

Miscellaneous
Other features

Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Sega Saturn
PlayStation 1	Average
Nintendo 64	Average
Sega Dreamcast	Poor
PlayStation 2	Poor
Game Boy Advance	Excellent
Nintendo GameCube	Poor
Nintendo DS
PlayStation Portable	Average
Nintendo Wii	Poor
PlayStation 3	Poor
Nintendo Wii U	Poor
Compatibility Sheet

Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark
Geekbench 6
Geekbench 5
Antutu
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Very affordable. Can be priced as low as $35, making it a budget-friendly option.
Build quality is reasonable despite its low price.
Compact and easy to carry around.

Struggles with more demanding games on PS1.
N64 performance is a hit and miss.
Only supports really basic and simple PSP games.
The screen is more reflective than ideal, affecting visibility in bright environments.
Mono speaker.
No sleep mode – the device is either on or off.
The battery gives you only about 2-3 hours of gaming time.
4:3 games are stretched to full screen.
No L3/R3 functionality.