BOYHOM R40XX vs. PowKiddy V10

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Quick verdict

Newer model
R40XX

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy V10.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy V10.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy V10 runs Linux.
  • BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecR40XXV10
OSLinux (ArkOS)Linux
Screen4.2 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution1024 x 768480 x 320
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Rockchip RK3326
RAM1 GB DDR3L1 GB DDR3
StorageUnknownExternal MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh3000 mAh
WeightUnknown150 grams
DimensionsUnknown94 mm x 103.2 mm x 22.5 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemR40XXV10
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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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
  • V10 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 V10?
BOYHOM R40XX has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy V10. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy V10. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); PowKiddy V10 runs Linux. BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM R40XX or the PowKiddy V10?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

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