Device comparison

Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 vs. BOYHOM X6

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RetroMini RS-90
X6

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Quick verdict

Best value
X6
Better screen
X6
More portable
RetroMini RS-90
Newer model
X6

Main differences

  • BOYHOM X6 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • BOYHOM X6 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about 59% lighter.
  • BOYHOM X6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.

Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

Details
Price
$30
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.0 inch TFT
Weight
103 grams

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BOYHOM

X6

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

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Specs

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SpecRetroMini RS-90X6
Price$30$25
OSOpenDinguxLinux (RTOS)
Screen2.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution240 x 160640 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4725BActions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
CPUXBurstActions Semiconductor ATJ2273S
GPU"Video Engine"
RAM32 MB DDR2? DDR (2?)
Battery1020 mAh BL-5C2000 mAh
Weight103 grams250 grams
Dimensions105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm?

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRetroMini RS-90X6
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

  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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
  • RetroMini RS-90 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 Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 and the BOYHOM X6?
BOYHOM X6 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. BOYHOM X6 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about 59% lighter. BOYHOM X6 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. BOYHOM X6 runs Linux (RTOS); Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the BOYHOM X6?
The BOYHOM X6 is the cheaper of the two at around $25, roughly $5 less than the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 or the BOYHOM X6?
The BOYHOM X6 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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