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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 onboard storage compared
The first real difference is onboard storage: Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC Up to 128GB eMMC against Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 2 GB. Memory is closer, 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus Up to 32GB DDR4 SODIMM on the Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5. Soc model is not the same on both, Octa-core on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus Dual-Core / Quad-Core up to 3.6GHz Turbo on the Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5.
Which should you buy, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC or Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5?
it is the wrong buy for buyers who want the smallest or cheapest RK3588S board available. The same goes for Linux enthusiasts who want easier OS installation via UEFI boot on RK3588S hardware. Buy the Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 for compact home or office desktop replacement and digital signage needing real desktop performance, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting a plug-and-play complete system and ultra-low-power or battery projects. Our rating of the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC (7.5/10): the original RK3588S design, still notable for UEFI boot support that makes standard Linux installs far easier. Our rating of the Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 (7.5/10): A solid barebone choice for a compact, genuinely desktop-class x86 build when you're comfortable supplying your own RAM and storage.
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 price
Cost splits them too. Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC sits at $219, Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 at $429, 96% more.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Firefly
- Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
- Gigabyte
Model Number
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
- GB-BRi5
Memory
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4
- Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
- Up to 32GB DDR4 SODIMM (dual channel)Best
SoC Model
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
- Dual-Core / Quad-Core (variant dependent) up to 3.6GHz Turbo
Price
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 219 USD
- Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
- 429 USD
Onboard Storage
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Up to 128GB eMMC
- Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
- 2 GB
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 Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 if you want the higher memory (Up to 32GB DDR4 SODIMM (dual channel) vs 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $429.00 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
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.
Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid barebone choice for a compact, genuinely desktop-class x86 build when you're comfortable supplying your own RAM and storage.