MagicX
Zero 40
62
HR Rating
65
User Rating
Zero 40 / E1
Verdict
E1 has the strongest overall profile in this Zero 40 vs E1 comparison. E1 leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 68. Zero 40 is the lower-priced option at $75, while E1 comes in at $89. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Zero 40MagicX
E1Abxylute
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$75
$89
HR Rating
62
65
User Rating
65
68
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
67
66
Brightness
61
62
Controls
55
68
Durability
60
64
Ease Of Use
63
60
Ergonomics
57
63
Haptics
58
50
Hardware
61
63
OS Support
58
65
Performance
68
70
Portability
70
68
Screen Quality
69
66
Software
60
64
Speakers
66
64
Value
57
82
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:5
4:3
Battery
4300 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.2
USB-C OTG; 3.5 mm audio
CPU
Cortex-A53, 4 Cores, 4 Threads, 1.8 GHz
Rockchip RK3566
dimensions
136 x 105 x 17 mm
178 x 116 x 43 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
PowerVR GE8300, 1 Core, 660 MHz
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
MagicX
abxylute
Model
Zero 40
E1
OS
Android 10 / Linux
Android 11 / Linux
RAM Size
2 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
480 x 800
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
IPS OCA full-lamination
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
32 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner A133 Plus
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Touch Screen
True
False
Video Output
None
Yes
weight
182 g
220 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Zero 40
$75
Not carried
E1
$89
None listed
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Zero 4065/100 · 10
E168/100 · 10
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