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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2: the onboard storage difference
They are built to different briefs, and onboard storage shows it, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 8GB to 64GB eMMC against Raspberry Pi Pico 2 4 GB. Memory is closer, 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus 520 GB on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2. They differ on soc model too, Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus Dual Cortex-M33 @ 150MHz or Dual RISC-V Hazard3 on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2.
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2: which one fits your build
Buy the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 for factory floor Modbus/CAN protocol gateways and outdoor or harsh-environment IoT deployments, though it is not built for hobbyist or desktop projects and budget-constrained builds. Take the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 for makers building real-time embedded projects who want to experiment with switchable Arm/RISC-V cores. It is the wrong buy for anyone who needs to run Linux, a desktop environment, or general-purpose software. Our rating of the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 (7.5/10): A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance. Our rating of the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 (8/10): A $5 microcontroller with switchable Arm and RISC-V cores, the cheapest way to experiment with both instruction sets.
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2 price
At the last price check the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 was $5.00 and the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 $399, a 7880% premium.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- CompuLab
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- Raspberry Pi
Model Number
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- Pico 2
Memory
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- 520 GBBest
SoC Model
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- Dual Cortex-M33 @ 150MHz or Dual RISC-V Hazard3 (switchable)
Price
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 399 USD
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- 5 USD
Onboard Storage
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 8GB to 64GB eMMC
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- 4 GB
Which one should you pick?
Choose Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Raspberry Pi Pico 2 if you want the higher memory (520 GB vs 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Raspberry Pi Pico 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $5.00 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.
Raspberry Pi Pico 2
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A $5 microcontroller with switchable Arm and RISC-V cores, the cheapest way to experiment with both instruction sets.