Device comparison

BOYHOM R40S vs. BOYHOM R40XX

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Newer model
R40XX

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM R40S.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM R40S runs Linux.
  • BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES.

BOYHOM

R40S

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
May 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
211 grams

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BOYHOM

R40XX

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
Nov 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
4.2 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR40SR40XX
Price$70Unknown
OSLinuxLinux (ArkOS)
Screen4.0 inch4.2 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 7201024 x 768
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetRockChip RK3566RockChip RK3326
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A35
GPUMali-G52 2EEMali-G31 MP2
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB DDR3L
StorageDual External MicroSDUnknown
Weight211 gramsUnknown
Dimensions145 mm x 86.5 mm x 10* mmUnknown
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40SR40XX
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • R40S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R40XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • R40S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • R40XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the BOYHOM R40S and the BOYHOM R40XX?
BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM R40S. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM R40S runs Linux. BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40S or the BOYHOM R40XX?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

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