CSpect vs ZX2040

CSpect is a ZX Spectrum Next emulator for Windows, macOS, and Linux, intended mainly as a development tool. It can also run games and the full ZXNextOS environment. The maker describes it as an emulator, assembler, and debugger. Its ULA overlay support provides access to an extra 24 kB of RAM; the debugger can be resized, and the `-dscale` option enlarges its text. CSpect supports z88dk map files directly and lists plugins for symbols, Pasta/80 symbol loading, and z88dk map-file loading. The iCSpect interface includes `AddSymbol()` and `HexToInt64(string)`. Linux shell scripts are included in the release archive. To run the full machine environment, the release notes describe a `ZXOS.BAT` file for downloading and installing the ZX Spectrum Next SD card image. CSpect is free. The maker says there is no support or warranty and advises users to assume updates will not be released. Password-protected Patreon beta builds are a perk for Builder-level Patreons, and redistribution is not permitted.

ZX2040 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.