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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC and FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S differ on memory: Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4, FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S at 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X. On price, FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S sits at $105.00 against $219.00 for Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC.
Which is better, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC or FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S?
On balance, firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC and FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S differ on memory: Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4, FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S at 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X.
What is the main difference between Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC and FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S?
The FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S is the stronger choice on paper: it has 19x the processor (Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz vs Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)).
Which is cheaper, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC or FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S?
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S costs $105.00 vs $219.00 for Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC at the time of our last price check.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Firefly
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
- FriendlyElec
Memory
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
- 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X
Price
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 219 USD
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
- 105 USD
Model
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- ROC-RK3588S-PC
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
- NanoPi R6S
SoC
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Rockchip RK3588S
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
- Rockchip RK3588S
Processor
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
- Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz
Storage
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Up to 128GB eMMC
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
- eMMC module slot + microSD
Which one should you pick?
Choose Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Amazon | $105.00 View on Amazon |
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
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The original RK3588S design, still notable for UEFI boot support that makes standard Linux installs far easier.
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The best combination of router throughput and general compute in this size class, if the router+server dual role fits your setup.
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