Device comparison

BOYHOM R40XX vs. PowKiddy RGB20S

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 PowKiddy RGB20S.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RGB20S.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy RGB20S runs Linux.

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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PowKiddy

PowKiddy RGB20S

Details
Price
$80
OS
Linux
Released
May 2022
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR40XXPowKiddy RGB20S
PriceUnknown$80
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux
Screen4.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
RAM1 GB DDR3L1 GB DDR3
StorageUnknownDual External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh3500 mAh
WeightUnknown?
DimensionsUnknown83 mm x 120 mm x 20.8 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40XXPowKiddy RGB20S
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
  • PowKiddy RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S 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 RGB20S?
BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB20S. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RGB20S. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy RGB20S runs Linux.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX or the PowKiddy RGB20S?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

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