Device comparison

BOYHOM X6 vs. BOYHOM R40XX Pro

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

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X6

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Quick verdict

Better screen
X6
Newer model
R40XX Pro

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40XX Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • BOYHOM R40XX Pro runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS).
  • BOYHOM R40XX Pro 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 Pro

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux (ArkOS)
Released
Nov 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
Unknown
Weight
Unknown

No reviews yet

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecX6R40XX Pro
Price$25Unknown
OSLinux (RTOS)Linux (ArkOS)
Screen3.5 inchUnknown
Resolution640 x 480Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSUnknown
ChipsetActions Semiconductor ATJ2273SRockChip RK3326
CPUActions Semiconductor ATJ2273SCortex-A35
GPU"Video Engine"Mali-G31 MP2
RAM? DDR (2?)Unknown
StorageExternal MicroSDUnknown
Battery2000 mAh4500 mAh
Weight?Unknown
Dimensions?Unknown

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemX6R40XX Pro
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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro?
BOYHOM R40XX Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM R40XX Pro runs Linux (ArkOS); BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS). BOYHOM R40XX Pro 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 Pro?
The BOYHOM R40XX Pro is the newer model, released in 2025.

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