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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Pine64 PineTab: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Pine64 PineTab differ on memory: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4, Pine64 PineTab at 2GB LPDDR3, which puts Pine64 PineTab ahead on that measure. They match on 5 other specifications, including cpu architecture, storage type and has ai accelerator / npu. On price, Pine64 PineTab sits at $99.00 against $399.00 for Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | Pine64 |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | $399 | $99 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | PineTab |
| SoC | NXP i.MX 8M Quad | Allwinner A64 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.2GHz |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Mali-400 MP2 |
| Storage | 8GB to 64GB eMMC | 64GB eMMC + microSD expansion |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input | USB-C, USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio, optional keyboard case |
| Operating System | Debian, Yocto Linux | Linux (Manjaro, postmarketOS, Ubuntu Touch) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Pine64 PineTab |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.00 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
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.
Pine64 PineTab
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but valuable open-hardware tablet for Linux mobile OS development, not a mainstream tablet alternative.
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