zx32

zx32 is one of the best rated emulators for Spectrum. It runs on Microsoft Windows machines and can emulate a bunch of different systems – 48K, 128K, 128K+ and a few others. It has a great compatibility rate and can perfectly replicate a plethora of different games. But with thousands of tapes out there, it is hard to tell whether or not it works for everything. One thing is for sure – there are no major reports about it. zx32 is built with accuracy in mind. Practically, you have the same old school experience and no extra speeds or fancy features – a deep incursion into your childhood. You can download the emulator for free. The file is small, so the straightforward installation will take seconds only.

Graphics are flawless – better than in the 1980s. The sound reproduction is just as impressive. While speed has not suffered any improvements, users can speed things up through the settings.