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Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra vs AAEON UP 4000: Comparison
Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra vs AAEON UP 4000: the soc model difference
They are built to different briefs, and soc model shows it, Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra Quad-core Cortex-A73 + Dual Cortex-A53 against AAEON UP 4000 Intel Celeron N4020, Dual-Core x86 @ up to 2.8GHz.
Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra vs AAEON UP 4000: which one fits your build
it is the wrong buy for buyers who want an out-of-box, no-configuration gaming experience. It also earns its place with retro-gaming enthusiasts who want a real Linux environment under the emulation layer. Buy the AAEON UP 4000 for industrial control software requiring native x86/Windows and retrofitting legacy x86 applications into embedded projects, though it is not the pick for ARM-optimized projects where a Raspberry Pi is simpler and buyers just wanting the fastest board per dollar. Our rating of the Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra (7.5/10): real SBC silicon and Ubuntu Linux in a retro handheld, for buyers who want to tinker beneath the emulation layer. Our rating of the AAEON UP 4000 (7/10): the right tool specifically when a project must run genuine x86 software or Windows in a Pi-sized footprint -- not a general performance upgrade over ARM boards.
Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra vs AAEON UP 4000 price
At the last price check the AAEON UP 4000 was $99.00 and the Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra $111, a 12% premium.
Specs and benchmarks
These products are in different categories and don't share enough specifications to compare meaningfully.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose AAEON UP 4000 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra | AAEON UP 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $111.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.00 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
Hardkernel ODROID-Go Ultra
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Real SBC silicon and Ubuntu Linux in a retro handheld, for buyers who want to tinker beneath the emulation layer.
AAEON UP 4000
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The right tool specifically when a project must run genuine x86 software or Windows in a Pi-sized footprint -- not a general performance upgrade over ARM boards.