BOYHOM
R40XX
- Price
- Unknown
- OS
- Linux (ArkOS)
- Released
- Nov 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 4.2 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Device comparison
BOYHOM R40XX vs. PowKiddy RGB20
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Quick verdict
- Newer model
- R40XX
Main differences
- BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB20.
- BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RGB20.
- BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy RGB20 runs Linux.
Details
PowKiddy
PowKiddy RGB20
- Price
- $90
- OS
- Linux
- Released
- Nov 2020
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
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Specs
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| Spec | R40XX | PowKiddy RGB20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Unknown | $90 |
| OS | Linux (ArkOS) | Linux |
| Screen | 4.2 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 480 x 320 |
| Refresh rate | Unknown | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3L | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Unknown | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | Unknown | ? |
| Dimensions | Unknown | 93 mm x 108 mm x 20 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- R40XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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
- PowKiddy RGB20 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 PowKiddy RGB20?
- BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB20. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RGB20. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy RGB20 runs Linux.
- Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX or the PowKiddy RGB20?
- The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.
