Device comparison

Data Frog GB300 vs. BOYHOM X6

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
GB300
Better screen
X6
Newer model
GB300

Main differences

  • Data Frog GB300 has similar emulation coverage to BOYHOM X6.
  • Data Frog GB300 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Data Frog GB300 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM X6.
  • Data Frog GB300 runs GB300 Multicore; BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS).

Data Frog

GB300

Details
Price
$15
OS
GB300 Multicore
Released
Dec 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch TFT
Weight
?

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BOYHOM

X6

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

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGB300X6
Price$15$25
OSGB300 MulticoreLinux (RTOS)
Screen2.8 inch3.5 inch
Resolution320 x 240640 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetHi-Chip Semiconductor B210Actions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPUMIPS24KEcActions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
GPUMali-400 MP2"Video Engine"
RAM128 MB DDR2? DDR (2?)
Battery800 mAh2000 mAh
Dimensions81 mm x 128 mm x 26 mm?

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGB300X6
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

  • GB300 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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
  • GB300 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GB300 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • GB300 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • GB300 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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
  • GB300 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • GB300 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GB300 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • GB300 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GB300 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Data Frog GB300 and the BOYHOM X6?
Data Frog GB300 has similar emulation coverage to BOYHOM X6. Data Frog GB300 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Data Frog GB300 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on BOYHOM X6. Data Frog GB300 runs GB300 Multicore; BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS).
Which is cheaper, the Data Frog GB300 or the BOYHOM X6?
The Data Frog GB300 is the cheaper of the two at around $15, roughly $10 less than the BOYHOM X6 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Data Frog GB300 or the BOYHOM X6?
The Data Frog GB300 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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