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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit: the gpu model difference
They are built to different briefs, and gpu model shows it, FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 Mali-G610 MP4 against NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit NVIDIA Ampere architecture. There is a split on onboard storage as well, 2 GB on the FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 versus Up to 128GB NVMe SSD on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit. On memory there is little in it, 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 on the FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 versus Up to 16GB on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit. They differ on soc model too, Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz on the FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 versus NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit. There is a split on connectivity as well, 2x 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.0, USB-C, 4-lane... on the FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 versus WiFi 5 on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit.
Who each one is for
The FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 is the one to take for compact Linux desktop or dev workstation replacement and edge AI inference with NVMe-backed storage, though it is not built for ultra-low-budget builds and battery-powered portable projects. Take the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit for robotics and edge-AI developers who've outgrown the Jetson Orin Nano tier but don't need AGX Orin's full power. Avoid it for hobbyists on a tight budget better served by the Orin Nano Super. Our rating of the FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 (8.5/10): one of the strongest all-around RK3588 boards for developers who want NVMe storage and desktop-class RAM without a carrier board. Our rating of the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit (8/10): the missing middle of the Jetson lineup, with real headroom over the Nano Super at well under AGX pricing.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- FriendlyElec
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA
Model Number
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- NanoPC-T6
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
Memory
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Up to 16GBBest
SoC Model
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
GPU Model
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- Mali-G610 MP4
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA Ampere architecture
Onboard Storage
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 2 GB
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Up to 128GB NVMe SSD
Connectivity
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 2x 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.0, USB-C, 4-lane MIPI-CSI/DSI
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- WiFi 5
Which one should you pick?
Choose FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit if you want the higher memory (Up to 16GB vs 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5).
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 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.
NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The missing middle of the Jetson lineup, with real headroom over the Nano Super at well under AGX pricing.