R4i HSDC(gold2010)+2GB Micro SD
| Other R4 versions | R4 SDHC & R4i SDHC | |
| Intelligence | Unable to recognise or display SD type, capacity or format. | Able to recognise and display SD type, capacity and format. |
| Power Saving | No power saving function, more wastage | With sleeping mode function, to extend standby time. |
| Operation Interface | With inflexible operation interface. | Multi-language setting, simple and easy-operated interface. |
| Storage Capacity | No SDHC support, storage capacity capped at 2GB. Require a high-speed card to function properly. | Supports up to 32GB of storage capacity with SDHC cards with enhanced performance even on slower cards. |
| Compatibility of the game | The Support for R4 card is terminated as the team has been dismissed. games released after that is like to be problematic. | A capable R4i team commit themselves to the website maintenance and kernel updates, R4 SDHC & R4i-SDHC cards are compatible to all NDS games. |
| Flexibility | The option is set for all game. You can't set option for single one. | R4 SDHC & R4i-SDHC supports cheatcode and soft-reset setting on a per-game basis, avoiding possible conflicts. |
| Cheat code | The cheatcode mechanism of R4 was proved to be hard to use for, to the point that prevented many users to use the function properly. | The new UI is designed to be easy to use, ensuring smooth gaming experience even for new users. |
| Multimedia engine | The built-in Moohshell 1.61 lacks the new decoding engine present in the newer versions that provides faster decoding and clearer video. It is also more buggy. | With the latest Moonshell 2.0 built in the card, R4 SDHC&R4i-SDHC delivers a better multimedia experience with higher decoding performance and better picture quality. |
| Card Mould | The less accurate manufacturing process of the R4 makes it doesn't fit well with the SLOT-1. Sometimes it can cause freeze and other reliability problems. | The improved manufacturing process of R4 SDHC & R4i-SDHC ensures a minimal error in size and shape. The card thickness and area of gold-finger is specifically controlled with a error range of less than 0.1mm compared to an original NDS game card. |
