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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs Radxa ROCK 5B+: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Radxa ROCK 5B+ differ on processor: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz, Radxa ROCK 5B+ at Rockchip RK3588, octa-core (4x 2.2-2.4GHz performance + 4x efficiency cores).
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Radxa |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | Up to 32GB |
| Model | NanoPC-T6 | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Rockchip RK3588, octa-core (4x 2.2-2.4GHz performance + 4x efficiency cores) |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe slot + microSD + eMMC socket | M.2 M-key NVMe slot (rear-mounted) |
| Connectivity | 2x 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.0, USB-C, 4-lane MIPI-CSI/DSI | USB 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI in and out, official PoE HAT support |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 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.
Radxa ROCK 5B+
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The most thoughtfully designed RK3588 board, with rear M.2 NVMe, 2.5GbE and PoE making it a genuinely strong desktop or NAS base.