With the growing popularity of Android, the growth of Android Emulators is significantly amazing. The Android operating system is so good and user-friendly that everyone wishes to have Android with a keyboard and a mouse. For, life would obviously get easier.
There are developers who test the application software, gamers who play on wide screens and designers who would love to have Android as their operating system, however, it is not as easy as said. The possibilities with an Android emulator are endless, which is why everyone who uses a PC on a daily basis wishes to have one.
Just to be clear, an Android Emulator is an AVD or Android Virtual Device. An Android emulator helps run and test applications on your PC. In general, an emulator enables one device or computer (host) to behave like another system or computer (guest).
There are tons of emulators available for users to avail to. However, not all are as great as Bluestacks. Currently, Bluestacks is the best emulator for one’s PC. Just so that you have plenty of options to avail from, we shall provide you with the very best.
So, below here we have shortlisted 5 best Android emulators for your Windows PC or Laptop. Check them out and install the favorite one in your PC to enjoy installing Android apps and games on your PC.
Bluestacks
The Bluestacks emulator is one of the best emulators for your PC and is quite famous among Android users. This emulator is ridiculously user-friendly and has a smooth setup. Also, the newer version, Bluestacks 3 supports keyboard mapping. The premium version of the emulator costs $24.
Perks:
- No technical knowledge required to set it up
- It supports the latest Android versions
- It supports multiple accounts
Droid4X Android Emulator
Droid4X is yet another advanced and very simple to use Android emulator which allows you not only to run Android apps which are available in your PC but it also lets you to install new apps directly from Google Play Store. So, you don’t need to manually download .apk file as you can now install any game, photo editor, calculator or any other android app on your PC using Droid4X Android emulator.
I have recently reviewed Droid4X Android emulator. Check it out to know all features of Droid4X emulator.
Perks:
- Easy to install and use
- Download & Use apps directly from Google Play on your PC
- Daily Recommendations of best apps
- Compatible with all Windows OS
- Virtual Keyboard/gamepad for games, text, etc.
Nox App Player
The Nox App Player emulator mainly targets Android gamers, although it works well for other Android applications too. Massive games like PUBG can be played via this emulator, on your PC. The experience of playing the game on PC is enhanced multiple times due to the Nox App Player. The emulator is currently based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Perks:
- It works with multiple windows on a single device
- It is easy to root
- It maps shortcuts on controllers
KOPlayer
KOPlayer is another one of the gaming emulators that work really great and delivers a lag-free gaming experience. It is a very lightweight software that does not need much ado. This emulator is free of cost, which is why you may find Ads popping up. Other than that, it works smoothly.
Perks:
- Simplest user interface
- It is easy to set up
- Supports any Android device
MeMu
The MeMu is a new emulator in the market that was launched in 2015. This emulator too is focused mainly on the gaming scenario. This Android emulator provides the same speed and the Nox App Player and Blue Stacks. It supports both AMD and Nvidia chips and supports versions like KitKat, Jelly Bean, etc. Playing games like Pokémon Go or Ingress is super fun with the emulators.
Perks:
- It provides Key Mapping
- It supports both AMD and Nvidia
- It sets your virtual location on Google Map
Well, these were the best emulators available for Android. Premium version for Bluestacks work like a hot knife to butter. Emulators enhance our gaming experience and give it more meaning than just playing on our phones or other Android devices. Which is why you should try out these emulators for a better experience.
