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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs Radxa ROCK 4C Plus: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Radxa ROCK 4C Plus differ on memory: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5, Radxa ROCK 4C Plus at 4 GB. They match on 4 other specifications, including cpu architecture, storage type and gpio header. On price, Radxa ROCK 4C Plus sits at $75.00 against $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6.
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Which is better, FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 or Radxa ROCK 4C Plus?
On balance, friendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Radxa ROCK 4C Plus differ on memory: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5, Radxa ROCK 4C Plus at 4 GB.
What is the main difference between FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Radxa ROCK 4C Plus?
On paper the two are close; the biggest difference is memory: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5, Radxa ROCK 4C Plus 4 GB.
Which is cheaper, FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 or Radxa ROCK 4C Plus?
Radxa ROCK 4C Plus costs $75.00 vs $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at the time of our last price check.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- FriendlyElec
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- Radxa
CPU Architecture
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- ARM
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- ARM
Memory
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- 4 GB
Storage Type
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- NVMe/M.2
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- NVMe/M.2
Has AI Accelerator / NPU
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- Yes
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- No
Wireless
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- WiFi 6
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- WiFi 5
GPIO Header
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- Yes
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- Yes
Price
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 139 USD
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- 75 USD
Use Case
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- AI / Machine Learning
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- General Purpose
Model
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- NanoPC-T6
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- ROCK 4C Plus
Processor
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- Rockchip RK3399, Dual Cortex-A72 @ 1.8GHz + Quad Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz
GPU
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- Mali-G610 MP4
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- Mali-T860MP4
Board Dimensions
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 128 x 105 mm
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- 85 x 56 mm (Pi-compatible footprint)
USB Ports
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C (data)
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
Video Decode
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 8K@30fps H.265/VP9, 4K@60fps AV1
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- 4K@60fps H.265/VP9
PCIe
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- M.2 M-key PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) + M.2 E-key (WiFi module)
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- M.2 E-key slot (WiFi/BT combo, NVMe on select carrier revisions)
Audio
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, onboard speaker header
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, HDMI audio
RTC
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- Yes, onboard battery connector
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- Yes, onboard battery connector
Price Variants
- FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
- 4GB $109 / 8GB $129 / 16GB $139
- Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
- 2GB $55 / 4GB $75
Which one should you pick?
Choose FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Radxa ROCK 4C Plus if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Radxa ROCK 4C Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $75.00 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.
Radxa ROCK 4C Plus
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable mid-tier RK3399 board for GPIO projects that don't need RK3588-class performance -- solid, if no longer cutting edge.
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