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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Hardkernel ODROID-N2+: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Hardkernel ODROID-N2+ differ on wireless: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at WiFi 5, Hardkernel ODROID-N2+ at None (Ethernet only). They match on 4 other specifications, including cpu architecture, storage type and has ai accelerator / npu. On price, Hardkernel ODROID-N2+ sits at $79.00 against $399.00 for Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | Hardkernel |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | 4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | $399 | 79 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | NAS / Server |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | ODROID-N2+ |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Amlogic S922X, Quad Cortex-A73 @ 2.4GHz + Dual Cortex-A53 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Mali-G52 MP4 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Hardkernel ODROID-N2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $79.00 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.
Hardkernel ODROID-N2+
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A fast, no-nonsense wired board that beats the Pi 4 on clock speed for NAS and server tasks, at the cost of any wireless option and a 4GB memory ceiling.