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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S differ on storage type: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at NVMe/M.2, FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S at eMMC. They match on cpu architecture and has ai accelerator / npu. On price, FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S sits at $60.00 against $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | FriendlyElec |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 4 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | true | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | $139 | 60 |
| Use Case | AI / Machine Learning | NAS / Server |
| Model | NanoPC-T6 | NanoPi R5S |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Rockchip RK3568, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Mali-G52 2EE |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $60.00 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
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest all-around RK3588 boards for developers who want NVMe storage and desktop-class RAM without a carrier board.
FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best small-form-factor board in this list specifically for home router or firewall duty -- dual 2.5GbE in something this small is hard to beat.
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