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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125: the onboard storage difference
Onboard storage is the dividing line, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC Up to 128GB eMMC against Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125 128GB onboard eMMC + M.2 NVMe slot + SATA. Memory is closer, 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus 8GB onboard LPDDR4 on the Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125. There is a split on soc model as well, Octa-core on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus Quad-Core up to 2.7GHz on the Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125.
Who each one is for
it is not built for buyers who want the smallest or cheapest RK3588S board available. It also earns its place with Linux enthusiasts who want easier OS installation via UEFI boot on RK3588S hardware. Buy the Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125 for x86 Windows/Linux projects needing GPIO access and compact NAS or point-of-sale builds with SATA, though it is not the pick for ultra-low-power or battery projects and budget builds under $100. 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 Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125 (8/10): one of the most capable x86-plus-GPIO boards for makers who need both real Windows performance and hardware hacking.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Firefly
- Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125
- Seeed Studio
Model Number
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125
- ODYSSEY X86J4125
Memory
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4
- Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125
- 8GB onboard LPDDR4Best
SoC Model
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125
- Quad-Core up to 2.7GHz
Price
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 219 USD
- Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125
- 219 USD
Onboard Storage
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Up to 128GB eMMC
- Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125
- 128GB onboard eMMC + M.2 NVMe slot + SATA
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 Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125 if you want the higher memory (8GB onboard LPDDR4 vs 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $219.00 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.
Seeed Studio Seeed ODYSSEY X86J4125
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the most capable x86-plus-GPIO boards for makers who need both real Windows performance and hardware hacking.