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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs Pine64 PineTab: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Pine64 PineTab differ on memory: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5, Pine64 PineTab at 2GB LPDDR3, which puts FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 ahead on that measure. On price, Pine64 PineTab sits at $99.00 against $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Pine64 |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | true | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | $139 | $99 |
| Use Case | AI / Machine Learning | General Purpose |
| Model | NanoPC-T6 | PineTab |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3588 | Allwinner A64 |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Mali-400 MP2 |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe slot + microSD + eMMC socket | 64GB eMMC + microSD expansion |
| Connectivity | 2x 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.0, USB-C, 4-lane MIPI-CSI/DSI | USB-C, USB 2.0, 3.5mm audio, optional keyboard case |
| Operating System | Android 12, Ubuntu, Debian | Linux (Manjaro, postmarketOS, Ubuntu Touch) |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Pine64 PineTab |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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.
Pine64 PineTab
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but valuable open-hardware tablet for Linux mobile OS development, not a mainstream tablet alternative.