Device comparison

BOYHOM X6 vs. BOYHOM R40XX

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

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Quick verdict

Newer model
R40XX

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40XX has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM X6.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS).
  • BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

BOYHOM

X6

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

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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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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecX6R40XX
Price$25Unknown
OSLinux (RTOS)Linux (ArkOS)
Screen3.5 inch4.2 inch
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
ChipsetActions Semiconductor ATJ2273SRockChip RK3326
CPUActions Semiconductor ATJ2273SCortex-A35
GPU"Video Engine"Mali-G31 MP2
RAM? DDR (2?)1 GB DDR3L
StorageExternal MicroSDUnknown
Battery2000 mAh4000 mAh
Weight?Unknown
Dimensions?Unknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemX6R40XX
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
  • 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
  • X6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • X6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • X6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • X6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • X6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX 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
  • R40XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the BOYHOM X6 and the BOYHOM R40XX?
BOYHOM R40XX has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM X6. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS). BOYHOM R40XX is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; BOYHOM X6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is newer, the BOYHOM X6 or the BOYHOM R40XX?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

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