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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs Orange Pi 5B: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Orange Pi 5B differ on storage type: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at NVMe/M.2, Orange Pi 5B at eMMC. They match on 4 other specifications, including cpu architecture, has ai accelerator / npu and wireless.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Orange Pi |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 16 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | true | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Use Case | AI / Machine Learning | General Purpose |
| Power Input | 12V/2A DC barrel jack | USB Type-C, 5V/4A |
| Model | NanoPC-T6 | Orange Pi 5B |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3588 | Rockchip RK3588S (8nm) |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Octa-core: 4x Cortex-A76 @2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Arm Mali-G610 MP4, OpenGL ES/OpenCL 2.2/Vulkan 1.2 |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe slot + microSD + eMMC socket | 32/64/128/256GB eMMC plus microSD slot |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C (data) | 1x USB3.1, 2x USB2.0, 1x Type-C USB3.1 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Orange Pi 5B |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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