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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 differ on storage type: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at NVMe/M.2, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 at microSD. They match on cpu architecture and gpio header. On price, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 sits at $120.00 against $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6.

$120.00
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@ Consumercarts listing ›Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 16 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | microSD |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | true | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | $139 | 120 |
| Use Case | AI / Machine Learning | General Purpose |
| Power Input | 12V/2A DC barrel jack | 5V/5A via USB-C (PD) |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3588 | Broadcom BCM2712 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | VideoCore VII, supports OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe slot + microSD + eMMC socket | microSD, PCIe 2.0 NVMe via M.2 HAT+ |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C (data) | 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $120.00 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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