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ASUS Tinker Board 3N vs Hardkernel ODROID-M1: Comparison
What is the difference between ASUS Tinker Board 3N and Hardkernel ODROID-M1?
Gpu model is the dividing line, ASUS Tinker Board 3N Arm Mali-G52 against Hardkernel ODROID-M1 Mali-G52 2EE. Add memory to that, 4 GB on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus 8 GB on the Hardkernel ODROID-M1, and the pattern holds. They differ on power input too, 12 to 24V DC on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus 12V/2A DC barrel on the Hardkernel ODROID-M1. Soc model is not the same on both, Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55 on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus Rockchip RK3568B2, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz on the Hardkernel ODROID-M1.
Who each one is for
Take the ASUS Tinker Board 3N for industrial, kiosk, and embedded deployments needing dual LAN and modular connectivity expansion. It is the wrong buy for hobbyist projects and beginners, the Raspberry Pi 5's ecosystem and community support are a better fit there. The Hardkernel ODROID-M1 suits Dual-WAN home router or OpenWrt builds and compact NVMe-backed NAS or Plex server, though it is not built for x86-only router software like pfSense/OPNsense and portable or battery-powered projects (no wireless). Our rating of the ASUS Tinker Board 3N (7/10): an industrial-first board where dual LAN and modular M.2 connectivity matter more than raw compute. Our rating of the Hardkernel ODROID-M1 (7.7/10): an unusually well-specced ARM board for home routing and NAS duty, with dual Ethernet and NVMe support that few competitors offer at this price.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- ASUS
- Hardkernel ODROID-M1
- Hardkernel
Model Number
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Tinker Board 3N
- Hardkernel ODROID-M1
- ODROID-M1
Memory
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 4 GB-50%
- Hardkernel ODROID-M1
- 8 GBBest
SoC Model
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55
- Hardkernel ODROID-M1
- Rockchip RK3568B2, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Model
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Arm Mali-G52
- Hardkernel ODROID-M1
- Mali-G52 2EE
Power Input
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 12 to 24V DC (barrel jack or 4-pin header)
- Hardkernel ODROID-M1
- 12V/2A DC barrel
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS Tinker Board 3N if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Hardkernel ODROID-M1 if you want the higher memory (8 GB vs 4 GB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board 3N | Hardkernel ODROID-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $68.00 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 Tinker Board 3N
7 / 10 Expert Rating
An industrial-first board where dual LAN and modular M.2 connectivity matter more than raw compute.
Hardkernel ODROID-M1
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
An unusually well-specced ARM board for home routing and NAS duty, with dual Ethernet and NVMe support that few competitors offer at this price.