BOYHOM
X6
- Price
- $25.00
- OS
- Linux (RTOS)
- Released
- Jul 2023
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 161 grams
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BOYHOM X6 vs. BOYHOM R40S
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- X6
- More portable
- X6
- Newer model
- R40S
Main differences
- BOYHOM R40S has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- BOYHOM X6 is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- BOYHOM X6 is about 24% lighter.
- 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.
Details
BOYHOM
R40S
- Price
- $70.00
- 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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| Spec | X6 | R40S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25.00 | $70.00 |
| OS | Linux (RTOS) | Linux |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 720 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S | RockChip RK3566 |
| CPU | Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | "Video Engine" | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | ? DDR (2?) | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 161 grams | 211 grams |
| Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 20 mm | 145 mm x 86.5 mm x 10* mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Stick type | Unknown | Hall effect |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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 X6 is about 24% lighter. 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 $25.00, roughly $45.00 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.
