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Pine64 Quartz64 Model A single-board computer
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Pine64 Quartz64 Model A

Expert rating6.5 / 10

Single-board ComputersView on pine64.org
Processor:
Rockchip RK3566
Memory:
Up to 8GB LPDDR4
Storage:
microSD + eMMC
Price:
From roughly $60

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Manufacturer: Pine64 Last updated: September 11, 2026

Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3566/Quad-Core Cortex-A55/Up to 8GB LPDDR4/Budget ARM Desktop) Review

The Quartz64 is Pine64's budget ARM SBC built around the RK3566, positioned as an inexpensive general-purpose Linux and Android board that predates and complements the RISC-V-focused Pine64 Star64 already on this site.

At a starting price around $60, the Quartz64 gives Pine64's community a low-cost ARM option distinct from the company's RISC-V (Star64) and PinePhone-adjacent hardware lines.

Pine64's Budget ARM Entry

At a starting price around $60, the Quartz64 gives Pine64's community a low-cost ARM option distinct from the company's RISC-V (Star64) and PinePhone-adjacent hardware lines.

A SOQuartz Compute Module Sibling

Pine64 also released the same RK3566 silicon as a SOQuartz compute module for embedded product designs, giving the Quartz64 platform a broader reach than a single hobbyist board.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against the Pine64 Star64 already on this site, the Quartz64 uses conventional ARM cores rather than RISC-V, appealing to buyers who want Pine64's community and pricing without RISC-V's software maturity trade-offs. Against the Orange Pi 5 covered in this batch, the Quartz64's RK3566 is meaningfully less powerful but costs less and targets a lighter-weight general Linux/Android use case.

Specifications

Identity

BrandPine64
MemoryUp to 8GB LPDDR4
Price60 USD
ModelQuartz64 Model A
SoCRockchip RK3566
ProcessorQuad-core Cortex-A55
StoragemicroSD + eMMC

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.5 / 10

Pine64's affordable conventional-ARM option for buyers who don't want RISC-V's software trade-offs.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious Pine64 community buyers who want a conventional ARM board over RISC-V.

Not for

  • Anyone who needs RK3588-class or Raspberry Pi 5-class performance.

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3566/Quad-Core Cortex-A55/Up to 8GB LPDDR4/Budget ARM Desktop)?

The Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3566/Quad-Core Cortex-A55/Up to 8GB LPDDR4/Budget ARM Desktop) is a single board computer from Pine64. Key specs: SoC Rockchip RK3566, Processor Quad-core Cortex-A55, Memory Up to 8GB LPDDR4, Storage microSD + eMMC, Price From roughly $60.

Will the Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3566/Quad-Core Cortex-A55/Up to 8GB LPDDR4/Budget ARM Desktop) work with my current setup?

The Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3566/Quad-Core Cortex-A55/Up to 8GB LPDDR4/Budget ARM Desktop) lists SoC is Rockchip RK3566. 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 Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3566/Quad-Core Cortex-A55/Up to 8GB LPDDR4/Budget ARM Desktop) best suited to?

It suits budget-conscious pine64 community buyers who want a conventional arm board over risc-v..

What are the drawbacks of the Pine64 Quartz64 Model A (Single-Board Computer/Rockchip RK3566/Quad-Core Cortex-A55/Up to 8GB LPDDR4/Budget ARM Desktop)?

It is a poor fit for anyone who needs rk3588-class or raspberry pi 5-class performance..

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