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ASUS Tinker Board 3N vs Raspberry Pi 400: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board 3N vs Raspberry Pi 400 power input compared
The first real difference is power input: ASUS Tinker Board 3N 12 to 24V DC against Raspberry Pi 400 5V DC via USB. There is a split on soc model as well, Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55 on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus Quad-core Cortex-A72 @ 1.8GHz on the Raspberry Pi 400. There is a split on video out as well, HDMI up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus 2x micro HDMI, up to 4Kp60 on the Raspberry Pi 400. They differ on dimensions too, 100 x 100 mm on the ASUS Tinker Board 3N versus 286 x 122 x 23 mm on the Raspberry Pi 400.
Which should you buy, ASUS Tinker Board 3N or Raspberry Pi 400?
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. it is the wrong buy for anyone who needs the Raspberry Pi 500's newer, faster silicon. The same goes for budget-conscious buyers and classrooms that want a keyboard computer without Pi 500 pricing. 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 Raspberry Pi 400 (7/10): the budget keyboard computer, built on Pi 4-era silicon at a price well under the Pi 500.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- ASUS
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Raspberry Pi
SoC Model
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- Rockchip RK3568, quad-core Cortex-A55
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Quad-core Cortex-A72 @ 1.8GHz
Power Input
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 12 to 24V DC (barrel jack or 4-pin header)
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 5V DC via USB
Video Out
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- HDMI up to 4096 x 2160 at 60Hz
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 2x micro HDMI, up to 4Kp60
Dimensions
- ASUS Tinker Board 3N
- 100 x 100 mm
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 286 x 122 x 23 mm (max)
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 Raspberry Pi 400 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board 3N | Raspberry Pi 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $70.00 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.
Raspberry Pi 400
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget keyboard computer, built on Pi 4-era silicon at a price well under the Pi 500.