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FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 vs Sipeed LicheePi 4A: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 and Sipeed LicheePi 4A differ on cpu architecture: FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at ARM, Sipeed LicheePi 4A at RISC-V. They match on 6 other specifications, including storage type, has ai accelerator / npu and wireless. On price, Sipeed LicheePi 4A sits at $99.00 against $139.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | Sipeed |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | RISC-V |
| Memory | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 | 16 |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | true | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | $139 | 99 |
| Use Case | AI / Machine Learning | AI / Machine Learning |
| Model | NanoPC-T6 | LicheePi 4A |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Alibaba T-Head TH1520, Quad-Core RISC-V C910 @ 1.85GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Imagination BXE-4-32 MC1 |
| Board Dimensions | 128 x 105 mm | 105 x 76 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, 1x USB-C (OTG/power) |
| Video Decode | 8K@30fps H.265/VP9, 4K@60fps AV1 | 4K@60fps H.264/H.265 |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, onboard speaker header | 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, onboard microphone |
| RTC | Yes, onboard battery connector | Yes, onboard battery connector |
| Price Variants | 4GB $109 / 8GB $129 / 16GB $139 | 4GB $75 / 8GB $99 / 16GB $130 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 | Sipeed LicheePi 4A |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $139.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.00 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.
Sipeed LicheePi 4A
6.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The most ambitious RISC-V AI board available today, but its software stack is still catching up to what its hardware promises -- best suited to developers who want to be early rather than comfortable.
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