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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal: the onboard storage difference
They are built to different briefs, and onboard storage shows it, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC Up to 128GB eMMC against Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal 32GB eMMC. They differ on memory too, 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus 4GB LPDDR4 on the Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal. They differ on soc model too, Octa-core on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus Quad-Core Cortex-A72 up to 1.5GHz on the Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal.
Who each one is for
it is not the pick 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. The Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal suits 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 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 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, Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC or Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal?
The Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC asks 12% more, $219 against $195 for the Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Firefly
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- Raspberry Pi Foundation
Model Number
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- reTerminal (built on Raspberry Pi CM4)
Memory
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- 4GB LPDDR4
SoC Model
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- Quad-Core Cortex-A72 up to 1.5GHz
Price
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 219 USD
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- 195 USD
Onboard Storage
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Up to 128GB eMMC
- Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal
- 32GB eMMC
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 reTerminal if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | Seeed Studio Seeed reTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 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
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 reTerminal
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent shortcut to a deployable industrial touchscreen panel, at a premium over building one from a bare CM4.