Sinclair ZX Spectrum
Sinclair and Amstrad ZX Spectrum models, closely compatible Timex computers, shared expansion hardware, and modern recreations.
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| Computer, compatible system, platform, or interface | Introduced | Known as | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2 The grey-cased 1986 Spectrum +2, the first Amstrad-produced model, with an integrated cassette recorder. | 1986 | Spectrum +2, Grey +2, Gray +2, +2 Grey | 5 |
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2A The black-cased +2A, built around the redesigned Amstrad +3-era architecture while retaining an integrated cassette recorder. | 1987 | Spectrum +2A, Black +2, +2A | 1 |
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2B The later +2B revision of the black-cased Amstrad ZX Spectrum +2 design. | 1989 | Spectrum +2B, +2B | 2 |
| Amstrad ZX Spectrum +3 Amstrad's disk-based ZX Spectrum +3 with 128 KB of RAM and a substantially revised internal architecture. | 1987 | Spectrum +3, ZX +3, +3 | 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 | KRAKEN ZX Spectrum MultiClone, Kraken 1.5C | 2 |
| Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128K Sinclair's original 128 KB Spectrum, commonly called the toastrack, with AY sound and an expanded memory architecture. | 1986 | Spectrum 128, ZX Spectrum 128, 128K Toastrack, Toastrack | 6 |
| Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K Sinclair's original color ZX Spectrum with 48 KB of RAM and a rear expansion edge connector. | 1982 | ZX Spectrum, Spectrum 48K, ZX48 | 8 |
| Sinclair ZX Spectrum+ Sinclair's 1984 restyling of the 48 KB ZX Spectrum with a molded keyboard and reset button. | 1984 | Spectrum Plus, ZX Spectrum Plus, 48 Plus, 48+ | 3 |
| Timex Computer 2048 A Portuguese-built 48 KB ZX Spectrum-compatible computer with an improved keyboard and additional display modes. | 1984 | TC 2048, TC2048, Timex 2048 | 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 | ZX Spectrum edge connector, Spectrum expansion port, ZX edge connector | 7 |