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ASUS Tinker Board S vs Orange Pi Zero 3: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board S and Orange Pi Zero 3 differ on memory: ASUS Tinker Board S at 2GB LPDDR3, Orange Pi Zero 3 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 (configuration-dependent), which puts ASUS Tinker Board S ahead on that measure. On price, Orange Pi Zero 3 sits at $15.00 against $79.00 for ASUS Tinker Board S.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Orange Pi |
| Memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 (configuration-dependent) |
| Price | $79 | $15-29 (configuration-dependent) |
| Model | Tinker Board S | Zero 3 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz | Allwinner H618, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T760 MP4 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| Storage | 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD | microSD card |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board S | Orange Pi Zero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $79.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $15.00 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 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 Zero 3
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely capable ultra-compact budget board, beating the Pi Zero 2 W on RAM and wired networking if you can live with a smaller community.
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