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Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000: Comparison
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000: the onboard storage difference
The first real difference is onboard storage: Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC Up to 128GB eMMC against AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000 2 GB. On memory there is little in it, 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4 on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus Up to 16GB LPDDR5 on the AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000. Soc model is not the same on both, Octa-core on the Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC versus Intel Atom x7000RE series on the AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000.
Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC vs AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000: which one fits your build
it is the wrong buy for buyers who want the smallest or cheapest RK3588S board available. It is equally the pick for Linux enthusiasts who want easier OS installation via UEFI boot on RK3588S hardware. it is not the pick for hobbyists on a budget who don't need x86-specific software support. The same goes for industrial and edge-AI deployments that need genuine x86 software compatibility and long-term supply guarantees. 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 AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000 (7.5/10): genuine x86 compatibility plus long-term industrial supply guarantees, at a premium over ARM boards.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Firefly
- AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000
- AAEON
Model Number
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- ROC-RK3588S-PC
- AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000
- UP Squared Pro 7000
Memory
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4
- AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000
- Up to 16GB LPDDR5Best
SoC Model
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000
- Intel Atom x7000RE series (Elkhart Lake)
Onboard Storage
- Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC
- Up to 128GB eMMC
- AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000
- 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 AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000 if you want the higher memory (Up to 16GB LPDDR5 vs 4GB to 16GB LPDDR4).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Firefly ROC-RK3588S-PC | AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
AAEON UP Squared Pro 7000
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Genuine x86 compatibility plus long-term industrial supply guarantees, at a premium over ARM boards.