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ASUS Tinker Board 3N vs Orange Pi RV2: Comparison
What is the difference between ASUS Tinker Board 3N and Orange Pi RV2?
Power input is the dividing line, ASUS Tinker Board 3N 12 to 24V DC against Orange Pi RV2 USB Type-C, 5V/5A. They differ on soc model too, Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55 on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus Octa-core RISC-V on the Orange Pi RV2. They differ on video out too, HDMI up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus HDMI 2.0; 4-lane MIPI DSI; dual-screen up to 1920... on the Orange Pi RV2. Dimensions is not the same on both, 100 x 100 mm on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus 89 x 56 x 1.6 mm on the Orange Pi RV2.
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 not the one for hobbyist projects and beginners, the Raspberry Pi 5's ecosystem and community support are a better fit there. The Orange Pi RV2 suits budget-conscious RISC-V developers who want independently-verified strong performance per dollar. Avoid it for buyers who need the most mature software ecosystem available on RISC-V today. 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 Orange Pi RV2 (7.5/10): independently-verified strong RISC-V performance per dollar, with a small NPU included.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- ASUS
- Orange Pi RV2
- Orange Pi
SoC Model
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55
- Orange Pi RV2
- Octa-core RISC-V
Power Input
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 12 to 24V DC (barrel jack or 4-pin header)
- Orange Pi RV2
- USB Type-C, 5V/5A
Video Out
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- HDMI up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz
- Orange Pi RV2
- HDMI 2.0; 4-lane MIPI DSI; dual-screen up to 1920 x 1440 at 60Hz
Dimensions
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 100 x 100 mm
- Orange Pi RV2
- 89 x 56 x 1.6 mm
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 Orange Pi RV2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board 3N | Orange Pi RV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $40.00 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.
Orange Pi RV2
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Independently-verified strong RISC-V performance per dollar, with a small NPU included.