BOYHOM
R40XX
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Released
- Nov 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 4.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
No reviews yet
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Device comparison
BOYHOM R40XX vs. BOYHOM X6
Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.
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Quick verdict
- Newer model
- R40XX
Main differences
- BOYHOM R40XX has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM X6.
- BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS).
- BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Details
BOYHOM
X6
- Price
- $25
- OS
- Linux (RTOS)
- Released
- Jul 2023
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | R40XX | X6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Unknown | $25 |
| OS | Linux (ArkOS) | Linux (RTOS) |
| Screen | 4.2 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | Unknown | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | "Video Engine" |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3L | ? DDR (2?) |
| Storage | Unknown | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 2000 mAh |
| Weight | Unknown | ? |
| Dimensions | Unknown | ? |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | R40XX | X6 |
|---|---|---|
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Emulation source notes
- 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
- X6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX 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
- R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
- X6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- X6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
- X6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- X6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- X6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX 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
- R40XX 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
- R40XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- X6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- R40XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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 R40XX and the BOYHOM X6?
- BOYHOM R40XX has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM X6. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS). BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
- Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX or the BOYHOM X6?
- The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.
