Device comparison

BOYHOM R40S vs. MINILOONG Pocket 1

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Quick verdict

Best value
R40S
Better screen
MINILOONG Pocket 1
More portable
R40S
Newer model
MINILOONG Pocket 1

Main differences

  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 has similar emulation coverage to BOYHOM R40S.
  • BOYHOM R40S is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • BOYHOM R40S is roughly 4% smaller and 18% lighter.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 has a 61 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM R40S.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 runs Linux (LOONGOS); BOYHOM R40S runs Linux.
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES.

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R40S

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

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Specs

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SpecR40SMINILOONG Pocket 1
Price$70$85
OSLinuxLinux (LOONGOS)
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 720960 x 720
Refresh rate60 Hz61 Hz
RAM1 GB LPDDR41 GB LPDDR4X
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 8 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Weight211 grams258 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 86.5 mm x 10* mm165.43 mm x 79 mm x 17.8 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40SMINILOONG Pocket 1
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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • R40S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • R40S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • R40S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 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
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • MINILOONG Pocket 1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the BOYHOM R40S and the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
MINILOONG Pocket 1 has similar emulation coverage to BOYHOM R40S. BOYHOM R40S is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. BOYHOM R40S is roughly 4% smaller and 18% lighter. MINILOONG Pocket 1 has a 61 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM R40S. MINILOONG Pocket 1 runs Linux (LOONGOS); BOYHOM R40S runs Linux. MINILOONG Pocket 1 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA, Game Boy; BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the BOYHOM R40S or the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
The BOYHOM R40S is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $15 less than the MINILOONG Pocket 1 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40S or the MINILOONG Pocket 1?
The MINILOONG Pocket 1 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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