Device comparison

OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora vs. BOYHOM R40XX

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

Compare

With

OpenPandora

Not shown to scale. Real-world dimensions are missing for one or both devices.

Quick verdict

Better screen
R40XX
Newer model
R40XX

Main differences

  • BOYHOM R40XX has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora.
  • BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon).

OpenPandora GmbH

OpenPandora

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux (SuperZaxxon)
Released
Jan 2010
Up to
DS
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
320 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

BOYHOM

R40XX

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

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecOpenPandoraR40XX
OSLinux (SuperZaxxon)Linux (ArkOS)
Screen4.3 inch4.2 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 4801024 x 768
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetTI OMAP3530 (Classic, Rebirth)RockChip RK3326
CPUCortex-A8Cortex-A35
GPUPowerVR SGX530Mali-G31 MP2
RAM256 MB (Classic)1 GB DDR3L
Storage2 External SD slotsUnknown
Weight320 gramsUnknown
Dimensions140 mm x 83.5 mm x 29 mmUnknown
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOpenPandoraR40XX
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

  • OpenPandora 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
  • 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • R40XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • R40XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • R40XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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
  • OpenPandora 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 OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora and the BOYHOM R40XX?
BOYHOM R40XX has stronger listed emulation coverage. BOYHOM R40XX has a IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora. BOYHOM R40XX runs Linux (ArkOS); OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora runs Linux (SuperZaxxon).
Which is newer, the OpenPandora GmbH OpenPandora or the BOYHOM R40XX?
The BOYHOM R40XX is the newer model, released in 2025.

Compare OpenPandora with