Anonymous
Apr 16, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect Alternative
Switched from my old setup. The GPIO compatibility made migrating my sensors very easy. Highly recommend.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Electronic Components / Maker DIY / Development Boards & Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3566 Quad-Core Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 32GB eMMC Flash |
| Operating Systems | OpenHarmony, Linux, Android 11 |
| GPIO Interface | 40-pin Header (3.3V) |
| Network Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.0 |
| Video Output | Mini HDMI 2.0 (4K @ 60Hz) |
| Power Supply | 5V/3A USB Type-C |
| Form Factor | 85mm x 56mm |
Anonymous
Apr 16, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect Alternative
Switched from my old setup. The GPIO compatibility made migrating my sensors very easy. Highly recommend.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great Performance
The RK3566 chip handles multitasking well. Only giving 4 stars because the heatsink could be larger for sustained loads.
Anonymous
Feb 23, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent OpenHarmony Support
This board is exactly what I needed for my OpenHarmony projects. Setup was straightforward and the community documentation is growing fast.
Anonymous
Feb 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Good for Learning
Using this for my university embedded systems course. It runs Ubuntu smoothly and has plenty of IO.
Anonymous
Feb 07, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid Build Quality
PCB quality is high. Wi-Fi signal strength is decent. Would like to see better power management docs.
Q: What voltage are the GPIO pins?
A: The GPIO pins operate at 3.3V logic levels. Please do not connect 5V devices directly.
Q: Can I use Raspberry Pi cases?
A: Due to slight dimension differences, standard Pi cases may not fit perfectly.
Q: Does it have a RTC battery connector?
A: Yes, there is a connector for an RTC battery to keep time when powered off.
Q: Does this board support PoE?
A: No, the Purple Pi OH does not support Power over Ethernet directly.
Q: Is Android 12 supported?
A: Currently, the board officially supports Android 11. Android 12 is under development.