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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Orange Pi CM4: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board and Orange Pi CM4 differ on memory: ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board at Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel), Orange Pi CM4 at 8, which puts ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board ahead on that measure. On price, Orange Pi CM4 sits at $35.00 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 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | false | false |
| Price | $549 (board only) | 35 |
| Use Case | x86 Compatible | General Purpose |
| Model | NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7) | Orange Pi CM4 |
| 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 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | Orange Pi CM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $35.00 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 CM4
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget-friendly CM4-style module with a useful NPU bonus, best suited to cost-sensitive hobby products rather than anything needing long-term industrial support.
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