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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S differ on memory: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4, FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S at 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X, which puts FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S ahead on that measure. They match on cpu architecture and storage type. On price, FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S sits at $105.00 against $399.00 for Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | FriendlyElec |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | $399 | $105 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | NAS / Server |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | NanoPi R6S |
| SoC | NXP i.MX 8M Quad | Rockchip RK3588S |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Mali-G610 MP4 |
| Storage | 8GB to 64GB eMMC | eMMC module slot + microSD |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input | 2x 2.5GbE, USB 3.0, USB-C power/data |
| Operating System | Debian, Yocto Linux | OpenWrt, Ubuntu, Debian, Armbian |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $105.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The best combination of router throughput and general compute in this size class, if the router+server dual role fits your setup.
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