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FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S vs AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11: Comparison
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S and AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 differ on cpu architecture: FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S at ARM, AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 at x86. On price, FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S sits at $105.00 against $399.00 for AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | FriendlyElec | UP |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | x86 |
| Memory | 4GB or 8GB LPDDR4X | 16 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | true | false |
| Wireless | None (Ethernet only) | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | false | true |
| Price | $105 | 399 |
| Use Case | NAS / Server | x86 Compatible |
| Model | NanoPi R6S | UP Xtreme i11 |
| Processor | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | Intel Core i7-1165G7, Quad-Core x86 up to 4.7GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Storage | eMMC module slot + microSD | Optional 64/128GB eMMC + M.2 2280 NVMe slot |
| Board Dimensions | 90 x 64 mm (router form factor) | 115 x 78 mm |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB-C (power/data) | 3x USB 3.1 Type-A, 1x USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
| Power | 12V/2A DC barrel or 5V/3A USB-C | 12V/5A DC barrel |
| Video Output | None (headless router/server board, no HDMI) | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort via USB-C, eDP (for embedded panels) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C typical | 0°C to 60°C standard (extended -20°C to 70°C on select SKUs) |
| Price Variants | 4GB $85 / 8GB $105 | i3-1115G4 $299 / i5-1135G7 $349 / i7-1165G7 $399 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S | AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $105.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6S
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The best combination of router throughput and general compute in this size class, if the router+server dual role fits your setup.
AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The most powerful general-purpose x86 board in this roundup -- laptop-tier performance in SBC form, but priced and powered for industrial and prosumer projects, not casual hobbyists.
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