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FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit: Comparison
What is the difference between FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S and NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit?
Gpu model is the dividing line, FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S Mali-G52 2EE against NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit NVIDIA Ampere architecture. On memory there is little in it, 4 GB on the FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S versus Up to 16GB on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit. Soc model is not the same on both, Rockchip RK3568, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz on the FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S versus NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit.
FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S vs NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit: which one fits your build
The FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S suits OpenWrt or Linux-based home router/firewall builds and multi-gigabit network segmentation projects, though it is not the pick for GPIO or electronics tinkering (no header) and general-purpose desktop or media-center use. Take the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit for robotics and edge-AI developers who've outgrown the Jetson Orin Nano tier but don't need AGX Orin's full power. Avoid it for hobbyists on a tight budget better served by the Orin Nano Super. Our rating of the FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S (7.9/10): the best small-form-factor board in this list specifically for home router or firewall duty -- dual 2.5GbE in something this small is hard to beat. Our rating of the NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit (8/10): the missing middle of the Jetson lineup, with real headroom over the Nano Super at well under AGX pricing.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
- FriendlyElec
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA
Model Number
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
- NanoPi R5S
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
Memory
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
- 4 GB
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- Up to 16GBBest
SoC Model
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
- Rockchip RK3568, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
GPU Model
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
- Mali-G52 2EE
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
- NVIDIA Ampere architecture
Which one should you pick?
Choose FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit if you want the higher memory (Up to 16GB vs 4 GB).
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $60.00 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 NanoPi R5S
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best small-form-factor board in this list specifically for home router or firewall duty -- dual 2.5GbE in something this small is hard to beat.
NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX Developer Kit
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The missing middle of the Jetson lineup, with real headroom over the Nano Super at well under AGX pricing.