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 interface | Introduced | Products |
|---|---|---|
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2 The grey-cased 1986 Spectrum +2, the first Amstrad-produced model, with an integrated cassette recorder. | 1986 | 5 |
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2A The black-cased +2A, built around the redesigned Amstrad +3-era architecture while retaining an integrated cassette recorder. | 1987 | 1 |
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2B The later +2B revision of the black-cased Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2 design. | 1989 | 2 |
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +3 Amstrad's disk-based ZX Spectrum +3 with 128 KB of RAM and a substantially revised internal architecture. | 1987 | 5 |
| Lotharek KRAKEN A modern ZX Spectrum-compatible motherboard for an original 48K or Spectrum+ case, combining a real Z80 with FPGA-based machine modes. | 2025 | 2 |
| Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128K Sinclair's original 128 KB Spectrum, commonly called the toastrack, with AY sound and an expanded memory architecture. | 1986 | 6 |
| Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K Sinclair's original color ZX Spectrum with 48 KB of RAM and a rear expansion edge connector. | 1982 | 8 |
| Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ Sinclair's 1984 restyling of the 48 KB ZX Spectrum with a molded keyboard and reset button. | 1984 | 3 |
| Timex Computer 2048 A Portuguese-built 48 KB ZX Spectrum-compatible computer with an improved keyboard and additional display modes. | 1984 | 1 |
| 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. | 1982 | 7 |