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ASUS Tinker Board S vs Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board S and Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC differ on memory: ASUS Tinker Board S at 2GB LPDDR3, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4, which puts Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC ahead on that measure. On price, ASUS Tinker Board S sits at $79.00 against $219.00 for Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Firefly |
| Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 |
| Price | $79 | From $219 |
| Model | Tinker Board S | ROC-RK3588S-PC |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3288 | Rockchip RK3588S |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) |
| Storage | 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD | Up to 128GB eMMC |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board S | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $79.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS Tinker Board S
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Dated performance-wise, but the onboard eMMC still makes it a sensible pick for always-on signage and kiosk deployments.
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The original RK3588S design, still notable for UEFI boot support that makes standard Linux installs far easier.
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