Device comparison

BOYHOM R40XX Pro vs. BOYHOM R40S

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

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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

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

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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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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR40XX ProR40S
PriceUnknown$70
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux
ScreenUnknown4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
ResolutionUnknown720 x 720
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
PanelUnknownIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3326RockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
RAMUnknown1 GB LPDDR4
StorageUnknownDual External MicroSD
Battery4500 mAh4000 mAh
WeightUnknown211 grams
DimensionsUnknown145 mm x 86.5 mm x 10* mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40XX ProR40S
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

  • 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 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
  • R40XX Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • R40XX Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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 Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • R40XX Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
  • R40XX Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40XX Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40S 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 R40XX Pro and the BOYHOM R40S?
BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM R40XX Pro runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM R40S runs Linux.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX Pro or the BOYHOM R40S?
The BOYHOM R40XX Pro is the newer model, released in 2025.

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