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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs IceWhale Technology Zimaboard 832: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board and IceWhale Technology Zimaboard 832 differ on wireless: ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board at WiFi 6, IceWhale Technology Zimaboard 832 at None (Ethernet only). They match on cpu architecture, storage type and has ai accelerator / npu. On price, IceWhale Technology Zimaboard 832 sits at $199.00 against $549.00 for ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | IceWhale Technology |
| CPU Architecture | x86 | x86 |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel) | 8GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | false | true |
| Price | $549 (board only) | $199 |
| Use Case | x86 Compatible | NAS / Server |
| Model | NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7) | Zimaboard 832 |
| SoC | Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Celeron N3450 |
| Processor | 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores (12C/16T) up to 5.0GHz | Quad-Core up to 2.2GHz burst |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 4.0), optional 2.5-inch SATA | 32GB eMMC + M.2 SATA slot + 2x SATA 3.0 ports |
| Connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort via USB-C | 2x 2.5GbE, 2x SATA, USB 3.0, HDMI, PCIe expansion pins |
| Operating System | Windows 11, Linux | CasaOS (Linux), Windows, TrueNAS |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | IceWhale Technology Zimaboard 832 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $199.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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.
IceWhale Technology Zimaboard 832
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best purpose-built boards for a DIY self-hosted NAS and homelab server, thanks to native SATA and x86 compatibility.
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