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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs M5Stack CoreS3: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and M5Stack CoreS3 differ on soc: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at NXP i.MX 8M Quad, M5Stack CoreS3 at Espressif ESP32-S3.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | M5Stack |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | CoreS3 |
| SoC | NXP i.MX 8M Quad | Espressif ESP32-S3 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Dual-core Xtensa LX7 |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input | WiFi, Bluetooth LE |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | M5Stack CoreS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 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.
M5Stack CoreS3
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A pre-integrated screen, camera, mic, and IMU that removes most of the wiring from IoT prototyping.
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