Orange Pi Zero 3W
- SoC:
- Allwinner A733
- Memory:
- Up to 16GB onboard LPDDR5
- Wireless:
- WiFi 6 + BT 5.4
- Board Size:
- 65 x 32mm
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Orange Pi Zero 3W (Single-Board Computer/Allwinner A733/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/3 TOPS NPU/WiFi 6) Review
Orange Pi Zero 3W ultra-compact single-board computer with Allwinner A733 octa-core CPU, PowerVR BXM-4-64 GPU, up to 3 TOPS NPU, up to 16GB onboard LPDDR5, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 in a 65x32mm form factor.
The Orange Pi Zero 3W squeezes an octa-core Allwinner A733 with a built-in NPU into a Pi Zero-sized board, giving hobbyists AI-capable compute, WiFi 6 and USB-C DisplayPort output in an extremely small footprint.
Specifications
Identity
| Brand | Orange Pi |
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Power
| Power Input | USB Type-C, 5V/3A |
|---|
| CPU Architecture | ARM |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Storage Type | microSD |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | Yes |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | Yes |
| Use Case | Ultra-Compact / Budget |
| Model | Orange Pi Zero 3W |
| SoC | Allwinner A733 |
| Processor | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 up to 2.0GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR BXM-4-64 MC1, OpenGL ES 3.2/Vulkan 1.3/OpenCL 3.0 |
| NPU Performance (TOPS) | 3 |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Options | Onboard LPDDR5, up to 16GB |
| Storage | eMMC 8GB-128GB, UFS 32GB-128GB, microSD up to 128GB |
| PCIe/M.2 Slot | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Video Output | Mini HDMI 2.0 (4K@60fps), 4-lane MIPI-DSI, USB-C DP Alt Mode (4K@60fps) |
| Board Size | 65mm x 32mm x 1.2mm |
| USB Ports | USB Type-C (power/data) |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Ultra-compact AI projects
- Portable media/IoT gadgets
- Battery-friendly builds
Not for
- Multi-display workstations
- Heavy storage/NAS workloads
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Orange Pi Zero 3W (Single-Board Computer/Allwinner A733/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/3 TOPS NPU/WiFi 6)?
The Orange Pi Zero 3W (Single-Board Computer/Allwinner A733/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/3 TOPS NPU/WiFi 6) is a single board computer from Orange Pi. Key specs: SoC Allwinner A733, CPU Architecture ARM, Processor Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 up to 2.0GHz + 6x Cortex-A55, GPU Imagination PowerVR BXM-4-64 MC1, OpenGL ES 3.2/Vulkan 1.3/OpenCL 3.0, Has AI Accelerator / NPU true.
Will the Orange Pi Zero 3W (Single-Board Computer/Allwinner A733/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/3 TOPS NPU/WiFi 6) work with my current setup?
The Orange Pi Zero 3W (Single-Board Computer/Allwinner A733/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/3 TOPS NPU/WiFi 6) lists SoC is Allwinner A733. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Orange Pi Zero 3W (Single-Board Computer/Allwinner A733/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/3 TOPS NPU/WiFi 6) best suited to?
It suits ultra-compact ai projects, portable media/iot gadgets, battery-friendly builds.
What are the drawbacks of the Orange Pi Zero 3W (Single-Board Computer/Allwinner A733/Octa-Core Cortex-A76+A55/Up to 16GB LPDDR5/3 TOPS NPU/WiFi 6)?
It is a poor fit for multi-display workstations, heavy storage/nas workloads.
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