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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, NVMe/M.2. On price, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 sits at $50.00 against $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 2 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | microSD, NVMe/M.2 |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth |
| GPIO Header | true | Yes |
| Price | $139 | 50 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $50.00 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.
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