BOYHOM
R40S
- Price
- $70.00
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- May 2024
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 211 grams
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BOYHOM R40S vs. BOYHOM R40XX Pro
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Quick verdict
- Better screen
- R40S
- Newer model
- R40XX Pro
Main differences
- BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- BOYHOM R40XX Pro runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM R40S runs Linux.
- BOYHOM R40XX Pro is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES.
Details
BOYHOM
R40XX Pro
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Released
- Nov 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- Unknown
- Weight
- Unknown
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Specs
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| Spec | R40S | R40XX Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70.00 | Unknown |
| OS | Linux | Linux (ArkOS) |
| Screen | 4.0 inch | Unknown |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | Unknown |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | Unknown |
| Panel | IPS | Unknown |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | Unknown |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Unknown |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Weight | 211 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 86.5 mm x 10* mm | Unknown |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Stick type | Hall effect | Unknown |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro?
- BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM R40XX Pro runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM R40S runs Linux. BOYHOM R40XX Pro 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 Pro?
- The BOYHOM R40XX Pro is the newer model, released in 2025.
