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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Orange Pi 3B: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board and Orange Pi 3B differ on memory: ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board at Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel), Orange Pi 3B at 8, which puts ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board ahead on that measure. On price, Orange Pi 3B sits at $50.00 against $549.00 for ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Orange Pi |
| CPU Architecture | x86 | ARM |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel) | 8 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | eMMC + M.2 B-key (SATA via adapter) |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | false | true |
| Price | $549 (board only) | 50 |
| Use Case | x86 Compatible | NAS / Server |
| Model | NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7) | Orange Pi 3B |
| Processor | 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores (12C/16T) up to 5.0GHz | Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Mali-G52 2EE |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 4.0), optional 2.5-inch SATA | microSD + onboard eMMC (0/8/32/128GB variants) + M.2 B-key SATA adapter slot |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | Orange Pi 3B |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $50.00 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.
Orange Pi 3B
6.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful budget option for anyone wanting SATA-based storage without stepping up to a pricier board -- the standout feature at this price.
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