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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board and FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S differ on memory: ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board at Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel), FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S at 4, which puts ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board ahead on that measure. On price, FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S sits at $60.00 against $549.00 for ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | FriendlyElec |
| CPU Architecture | x86 | ARM |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel) | 4 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | false | false |
| Price | $549 (board only) | 60 |
| Use Case | x86 Compatible | NAS / Server |
| Model | NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7) | NanoPi R5S |
| Processor | 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores (12C/16T) up to 5.0GHz | Rockchip RK3568, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Mali-G52 2EE |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $60.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A serious, laptop-grade embedded x86 platform for OEM integrators, not a hobbyist SBC and priced accordingly.
FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best small-form-factor board in this list specifically for home router or firewall duty -- dual 2.5GbE in something this small is hard to beat.
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