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Pine64 Quartz64 Model A

Expert rating6.5 / 10

Processor:: Rockchip RK3566, Quad-core Cortex-A55
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 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.

Our verdict

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.

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Pine64
Model Number	Quartz64 Model A

Processor

SoC Model	Rockchip RK3566

Storage

Onboard Storage	microSD + eMMC

Memory	Up to 8GB LPDDR4
Price	60 USD

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)?

Key specs for the Pine64 Quartz64 Model A: SoC Rockchip RK3566, Storage microSD + eMMC, Processor Quad-core Cortex-A55, Memory Up to 8GB LPDDR4.

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?

Best suited to: 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)?

Not the best fit for: Anyone who needs RK3588-class or Raspberry Pi 5-class performance.