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ASUS Tinker Board S vs Pine64 Quartz64 Model A: Comparison
ASUS Tinker Board S vs Pine64 Quartz64 Model A onboard storage compared
They are built to different briefs, and onboard storage shows it, ASUS Tinker Board S 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD against Pine64 Quartz64 Model A microSD + eMMC. On memory there is little in it, 2GB LPDDR3 on the ASUS Tinker Board S versus Up to 8GB LPDDR4 on the Pine64 Quartz64 Model A. There is a split on soc model as well, Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz on the ASUS Tinker Board S versus Quad-core Cortex-A55 on the Pine64 Quartz64 Model A.
Who each one is for
Buy the ASUS Tinker Board S for digital signage and kiosk displays needing reliable boot storage and always-on embedded installs avoiding SD card failure, though it is not built for new projects needing current-generation performance and GPU-intensive or 4K video applications. it is not the pick for anyone who needs RK3588-class or Raspberry Pi 5-class performance. The same goes for budget-conscious Pine64 community buyers who want a conventional ARM board over RISC-V. Our rating of the ASUS Tinker Board S (6.5/10): dated performance-wise, but the onboard eMMC still makes it a sensible pick for always-on signage and kiosk deployments. Our rating of the Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (6.5/10): Pine64's affordable conventional-ARM option for buyers who don't want RISC-V's software trade-offs.
Which is cheaper, ASUS Tinker Board S or Pine64 Quartz64 Model A?
Cost splits them too. Pine64 Quartz64 Model A sits at $60.00, ASUS Tinker Board S at $79.00, 32% more.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS Tinker Board S
- ASUS
- Pine64 Quartz64 Model A
- Pine64
Model Number
- ASUS Tinker Board S
- Tinker Board S
- Pine64 Quartz64 Model A
- Quartz64 Model A
Memory
- ASUS Tinker Board S
- 2GB LPDDR3
- Pine64 Quartz64 Model A
- Up to 8GB LPDDR4Best
SoC Model
- ASUS Tinker Board S
- Quad-Core Cortex-A17 up to 1.8GHz
- Pine64 Quartz64 Model A
- Quad-core Cortex-A55
Price
- ASUS Tinker Board S
- 79 USD
- Pine64 Quartz64 Model A
- 60 USD
Onboard Storage
- ASUS Tinker Board S
- 16GB onboard eMMC + microSD
- Pine64 Quartz64 Model A
- microSD + eMMC
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS Tinker Board S if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Pine64 Quartz64 Model A if you want the higher memory (Up to 8GB LPDDR4 vs 2GB LPDDR3).
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Tinker Board S | Pine64 Quartz64 Model A |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $79.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $60.00 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.
Pine64 Quartz64 Model A
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Pine64's affordable conventional-ARM option for buyers who don't want RISC-V's software trade-offs.