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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 memory: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 at 8GB LPDDR4X, which puts Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 ahead on that measure. On price, Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 sits at $80.00 against $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Raspberry Pi Foundation |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | true | false |
| Price | $139 | $80 |
| Use Case | AI / Machine Learning | General Purpose |
| Model | NanoPC-T6 | Raspberry Pi 5 | 8GB Variant |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Broadcom BCM2712, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | VideoCore VII, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2 |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe slot + microSD + eMMC socket | microSD card slot, PCIe 2.0 x1 for NVMe (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | 2x 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.0, USB-C, 4-lane MIPI-CSI/DSI | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Board Dimensions | 128 x 105 mm | 85 x 56 mm |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C (data) | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| PCIe | M.2 M-key PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe) + M.2 E-key (WiFi module) | PCIe 2.0 x1 FFC connector (NVMe via HAT) |
| RTC | Yes, onboard battery connector | Yes, onboard RTC with battery connector (battery sold separately) |
| Cooling | Bundled heatsink, optional fan header | Official Active Cooler connector |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $80.00 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.
Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The safest all-round single-board computer, where unmatched documentation and community support matter more than raw specifications.
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