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ASUS Tinker Board 2 vs Orange Pi CM4: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board 2 and Orange Pi CM4 separate most on memory: ASUS Tinker Board 2 at 4, Orange Pi CM4 at 8, 50% in favour of Orange Pi CM4. They match on 4 other specifications, including cpu architecture, storage type and wireless. On price, Orange Pi CM4 sits at $35.00 against $110.00 for ASUS Tinker Board 2.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Orange Pi |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4-50% | 8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | 110 | 35 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Model | Tinker Board 2 | Orange Pi CM4 |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3399, Dual Cortex-A72 @ 2.0GHz + Quad Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz | Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T860MP4 | Mali-G52 2EE |
| Power | 5V/3A USB-C | Carrier-board dependent, typically 5V |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board 2 | Orange Pi CM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $110.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $35.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS Tinker Board 2
6.8 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable but pricier RK3399 board whose real selling point is ASUS's industrial supply-chain guarantees rather than anything hobbyists specifically need.
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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