Android game development: Access to tools for Android developers looking to test their products.
Game and app access: The library of Android apps and games available should be robust.
Emulates different Android OSs: Can the tool emulate the newest Android O as well as popular oldies, like Android Nougat or Android Marshmellow.
Google Play Store access: Easy access to the Google Play Store and all the apps within.
Low RAM usage: I’m looking for tools that don’t exhaust your PC resources entirely.
Value for Price: Plenty of Android emulators are free (either with or without ads) so any cost should equate to additional, useful features for the user.
Usability: I look for Android emulators that are easy to boot up and use, preferably ones that aren’t too taxing on your machine.
User Interface (UI): I look for clean software that makes it easy to access all it’s key features, whether it’s gaming stores or developer tools.
What do I look for when I select the best Android emulation software? Here’s a summary of my evaluation criteria: