Device comparison

BOYHOM X6 vs. BOYHOM R40S

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
X6
Newer model
R40S

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • BOYHOM X6 is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • BOYHOM R40S runs Linux; BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS).
  • BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

BOYHOM

X6

Details
Price
$25
OS
Linux (RTOS)
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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BOYHOM

R40S

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
May 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
211 grams

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Specs

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SpecX6R40S
Price$25$70
OSLinux (RTOS)Linux
Screen3.5 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution640 x 480720 x 720
ChipsetActions Semiconductor ATJ2273SRockChip RK3566
CPUActions Semiconductor ATJ2273SCortex-A55
GPU"Video Engine"Mali-G52 2EE
RAM? DDR (2?)1 GB LPDDR4
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery2000 mAh4000 mAh
WeightUnknown211 grams
Dimensions?145 mm x 86.5 mm x 10* mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemX6R40S
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

  • X6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • 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
  • R40S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • R40S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • X6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • R40S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • X6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • R40S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • X6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the BOYHOM X6 and the BOYHOM R40S?
BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM X6 is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. BOYHOM R40S runs Linux; BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS). BOYHOM R40S is highlighted for PS1, SNES, Game Boy, NES; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the BOYHOM X6 or the BOYHOM R40S?
The BOYHOM X6 is the cheaper of the two at around $25, roughly $45 less than the BOYHOM R40S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM X6 or the BOYHOM R40S?
The BOYHOM R40S is the newer model, released in 2024.

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