Sinclair and compatible systems

Sinclair ZX Spectrum computers, later Amstrad-built models, Timex compatibles, modern recreations, and their upgrades.

ZX Spectrum

Sinclair and Amstrad ZX Spectrum models, closely compatible Timex computers, shared expansion hardware, and modern recreations.

Computer, compatible system, platform, or interfaceIntroducedProducts
Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2
The grey-cased 1986 Spectrum +2, the first Amstrad-produced model, with an integrated cassette recorder.
19865
Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2A
The black-cased +2A, built around the redesigned Amstrad +3-era architecture while retaining an integrated cassette recorder.
19871
Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2B
The later +2B revision of the black-cased Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2 design.
19892
Amstrad ZX Spectrum +3
Amstrad's disk-based ZX Spectrum +3 with 128 KB of RAM and a substantially revised internal architecture.
19875
Lotharek KRAKEN
A modern ZX Spectrum-compatible motherboard for an original 48K or Spectrum+ case, combining a real Z80 with FPGA-based machine modes.
20252
Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128K
Sinclair's original 128 KB Spectrum, commonly called the toastrack, with AY sound and an expanded memory architecture.
19866
Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K
Sinclair's original color ZX Spectrum with 48 KB of RAM and a rear expansion edge connector.
19828
Sinclair ZX Spectrum+
Sinclair's 1984 restyling of the 48 KB ZX Spectrum with a molded keyboard and reset button.
19843
Timex Computer 2048
A Portuguese-built 48 KB ZX Spectrum-compatible computer with an improved keyboard and additional display modes.
19841
ZX Spectrum expansion-bus hardware
Hardware for the ZX Spectrum rear edge connector when the maker documents the interface or broad family but not a safe exact-model list.
19827