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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2: the onboard storage difference
They are built to different briefs, and onboard storage shows it, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC Up to 128GB eMMC against Raspberry Pi Pico 2 4 GB. On memory there is little in it, 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus 520 GB on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2. Soc model is not the same on both, Octa-core on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus Dual Cortex-M33 @ 150MHz or Dual RISC-V Hazard3 on the Raspberry Pi Pico 2.
Who each one is for
it is not the pick 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. 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 not the one for anyone who needs to run Linux, a desktop environment, or general-purpose software. 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 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.
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2 price
The Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC asks 4280% more, $219 against $5.00 for the Raspberry Pi Pico 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC or Raspberry Pi Pico 2?
The Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC asks 4280% more, $219 against $5.00 for the Raspberry Pi Pico 2.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Firefly
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- Raspberry Pi
Model Number
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- Pico 2
Memory
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- 520 GBBest
SoC Model
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- Dual Cortex-M33 @ 150MHz or Dual RISC-V Hazard3 (switchable)
Price
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 219 USD
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- 5 USD
Onboard Storage
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Up to 128GB eMMC
- Raspberry Pi Pico 2
- 4 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 Raspberry Pi Pico 2 if you want the higher memory (520 GB vs 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | Raspberry Pi Pico 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 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
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.
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.