Device comparison

BOYHOM R40S vs. BOYHOM X6

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
X6
Newer model
R40S

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • BOYHOM X6 is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • BOYHOM R40S runs Linux; BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS).
  • BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Genesis, 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

X6

Details
Price
$25
OS
Linux (RTOS)
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecR40SX6
Price$70$25
OSLinuxLinux (RTOS)
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 720640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPUCortex-A55Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
GPUMali-G52 2EE"Video Engine"
RAM1 GB LPDDR4? DDR (2?)
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh2000 mAh
Weight211 gramsUnknown
Dimensions145 mm x 86.5 mm x 10* mm?
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40SX6
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
  • X6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • X6 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
  • X6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 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
  • X6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • X6 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
  • X6 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
  • X6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 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
  • X6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 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
  • X6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 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
  • X6 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
  • X6 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
  • X6 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
  • X6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the BOYHOM R40S and the BOYHOM X6?
BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM X6 is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. BOYHOM R40S runs Linux; BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS). BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the BOYHOM R40S or the BOYHOM X6?
The BOYHOM X6 is the cheaper of the two at around $25, roughly $45 less than the BOYHOM R40S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40S or the BOYHOM X6?
The BOYHOM R40S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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