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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Hardkernel ODROID-M2: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Hardkernel ODROID-M2 cpu architecture compared
They are built to different briefs, and cpu architecture shows it, ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board x86 against Hardkernel ODROID-M2 ARM big.LITTLE. Onboard storage is not the same on both, 2 GB on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus 64 GB on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2. The memory figures are near enough to ignore, Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus 8 GB on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2. They differ on soc model too, 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores up to 5.0GHz on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus Rockchip RK3588S2 on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2. Use case is not the same on both, x86 Compatible on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus NAS / Server on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2.
Who each one is for
Buy the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board for OEM digital signage and kiosk systems and custom thin client or medical cart builds, though it is not the pick for hobbyist or budget-constrained projects and GPIO-driven hardware projects. The Hardkernel ODROID-M2 is the one to take for compact NAS or home-server builds wanting real NVMe speed, though it is the wrong buy for projects needing a full 40-pin GPIO header for sensors/HATs. Our rating of the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board (8/10): A serious, laptop-grade embedded x86 platform for OEM integrators, not a hobbyist SBC and priced accordingly.
Which is cheaper, ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board or Hardkernel ODROID-M2?
The ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board asks 517% more, $549 against $89.00 for the Hardkernel ODROID-M2.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- ASUS
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- Hardkernel
CPU Architecture
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- x86
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- ARM big.LITTLE
Model Number
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7)
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- ODROID-M2
Memory
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel)Best
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 8 GB
SoC Model
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores (12C/16T) up to 5.0GHz
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- Rockchip RK3588S2
Price
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- 549 USD
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 89 USD
Use Case
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- x86 Compatible
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- NAS / Server
Onboard Storage
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- 2 GB
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 64 GB
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board if you want the higher memory (Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel) vs 8 GB).
Choose Hardkernel ODROID-M2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | Hardkernel ODROID-M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Hardkernel Store | $89.00 View on Hardkernel Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.