(Odroid N2+) remains the top-tier choice. Regardless of the hardware, EmuELEC’s ability to squeeze every drop of power out of these ARM chips makes it the definitive choice for modern retro gaming. for a specific chipset, or perhaps a buying guide for the best current TV boxes?
EmuELEC's performance is strictly tied to the Amlogic chipset inside the device:
Large screens and great ergonomics for EmuELEC. 3. The Budget TV Box Favorites: Amlogic S905X3 & S905X4
To answer this, we must move beyond simple specs and look at the architecture, community support, and the shifting landscape of SoC (System on Chip) availability.
EmuELEC is not a "one size fits all" OS. It is compiled specifically for System-on-Chips (SoCs). Here are the officially supported platforms, sorted by architecture: