Device comparison

BOYHOM R40XX vs. Nvidia Shield Portable

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

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Quick verdict

Newer model
R40XX

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to Nvidia Shield Portable.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Nvidia Shield Portable.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); Nvidia Shield Portable runs Android 5.1.

BOYHOM

R40XX

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

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Nvidia

Shield Portable

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Android 5.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
DS
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
579 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR40XXShield Portable
OSLinux (ArkOS)Android 5.1
Screen4.2 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution1024 x 7681280 x 720
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Nvidia Tegra 4
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A15
GPUMali-G31 MP2Nvidia GeForce Tegra 4
RAM1 GB DDR3L2 GB DDR3
StorageUnknownInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh7350 mAh
WeightUnknown579 grams
DimensionsUnknown158 mm x 135 mm x 57 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40XXShield Portable
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 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
  • Shield Portable DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Shield Portable N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • R40XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable 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
  • Shield Portable 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 R40XX and the Nvidia Shield Portable?
BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to Nvidia Shield Portable. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Nvidia Shield Portable. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); Nvidia Shield Portable runs Android 5.1.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX or the Nvidia Shield Portable?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

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