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ASUS Tinker Board S vs Orange Pi 3B: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board S and Orange Pi 3B differ on storage type: ASUS Tinker Board S at eMMC, Orange Pi 3B at eMMC + M.2 B-key (SATA via adapter). They match on cpu architecture, wireless and gpio header. On price, Orange Pi 3B sits at $50.00 against $79.00 for ASUS Tinker Board S.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Orange Pi |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC + M.2 B-key (SATA via adapter) |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | $79 | 50 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | NAS / Server |
| Model | Tinker Board S | Orange Pi 3B |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz | Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T760 MP4 | Mali-G52 2EE |
| Storage | 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD | microSD + onboard eMMC (0/8/32/128GB variants) + M.2 B-key SATA adapter slot |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board S | Orange Pi 3B |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $79.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $50.00 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.
Orange Pi 3B
6.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful budget option for anyone wanting SATA-based storage without stepping up to a pricier board -- the standout feature at this price.
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