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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal: Comparison
What is the difference between Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal?
They are built to different briefs, and onboard storage shows it, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 8GB to 64GB eMMC against Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal 32GB eMMC. There is a split on connectivity as well, Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE,... on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, USB-A, RS485, CAN bus, accelerometer, light... on the Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal.
Who each one is for
The Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 suits factory floor Modbus/CAN protocol gateways and outdoor or harsh-environment IoT deployments, though it is not the pick for hobbyist or desktop projects and budget-constrained builds. Buy the Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal for factory floor HMI panels with RS485/CAN and building automation touch control panels, though it is the wrong buy for cost-sensitive hobby projects and applications needing a larger or higher-res display. 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 Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal (8/10): an excellent shortcut to a deployable industrial touchscreen panel, at a premium over building one from a bare CM4.
Which is cheaper, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 or Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal?
Cost splits them too. Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal sits at $195, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at $399, 105% more.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, cpu architecture, storage type, gpio header, has ai accelerator / npu and wireless included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal differ on memory?
Yes. Memory reads 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 versus 4GB LPDDR4 on the Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal.
Is the Use Case the same on the Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal?
It is. Both are listed at General Purpose, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- CompuLab
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- Raspberry Pi Foundation
CPU Architecture
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- ARM
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- ARM
Model Number
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- reTerminal (built on Raspberry Pi CM4)
Memory
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- 4GB LPDDR4Best
Storage Type
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- eMMC
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- eMMC
SoC Model
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- Quad-Core Cortex-A72 up to 1.5GHz
Has AI Accelerator / NPU
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- No
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- No
Wireless
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- WiFi 5
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- WiFi 5
GPIO Header
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Yes
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- Yes
Price
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 399 USD
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- 195 USD
Use Case
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- General Purpose
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- General Purpose
Onboard Storage
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- 8GB to 64GB eMMC
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- 32GB eMMC
Official OS
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Debian, Yocto Linux
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- Raspberry Pi OS, Debian
Connectivity
- Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
- Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, USB-A, RS485, CAN bus, accelerometer, light sensor
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 Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal if you want the higher memory (4GB LPDDR4 vs 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $195.00 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.
Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent shortcut to a deployable industrial touchscreen panel, at a premium over building one from a bare CM4.