Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value, fast shipping
Board arrived well-packaged. Ubuntu runs smoothly. Only giving 4 stars because the WiFi module is sold separately, which wasn't immediately clear from the main title.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3568 Quad-Core Cortex-A55 |
| Network Interfaces | Dual 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports |
| Wireless Connectivity | M.2 Key E Slot for WiFi 6/BT 5.0 Module |
| Storage Expansion | M.2 Key M Slot for NVMe SSD |
| Memory | 2GB or 4GB LPDDR4 RAM Options |
| Enclosure Material | All-Metal Aluminum Alloy Case |
| Operating System Support | Ubuntu, Debian, Android, OpenWrt |
| Power Input | USB Type-C 5V/3A |
| Dimensions | 98mm x 60mm x 25mm (with case) |
| Application Scenario | Soft Router, Gateway, IoT Edge Computing |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value, fast shipping
Board arrived well-packaged. Ubuntu runs smoothly. Only giving 4 stars because the WiFi module is sold separately, which wasn't immediately clear from the main title.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for edge computing projects
Using this for a local MQTT broker and image processing. The 4GB RAM option handles multiple Docker containers without breaking a sweat. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Solid performance for the price
Replaced my old x86 router with this. Throughput is impressive for an ARM board. The all-metal enclosure feels premium and dissipates heat effectively without a fan.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Exceeded expectations
The build quality is top-notch. The metal case is sturdy and looks great on the shelf. Performance matches higher-priced competitors. Will buy another for redundancy.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great board, minor documentation gaps
Hardware quality is excellent and the M.2 slot makes adding an SSD very easy. I wish the pinout diagram in the manual was slightly clearer for GPIO usage, but community forums helped.
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for a home soft router
The dual 2.5G ports work flawlessly with OPNsense. The metal case keeps the RK3568 cool even under heavy load. Setup was straightforward using the provided images.
Q: Does this board come with a WiFi module installed?
A: No, the board features an M.2 Key E slot for you to install your own WiFi 6 or Bluetooth module, but the module itself is not included in the standard package.
Q: Does the metal case interfere with WiFi signal if I add a module?
A: The case has designated plastic antenna windows or external antenna connector options to ensure the WiFi signal is not blocked by the metal enclosure.
Q: Is the power supply included in the box?
A: Yes, a USB Type-C power adapter (5V/3A) and a high-quality Type-C cable are included in the package to ensure stable operation.
Q: What is the maximum capacity for the NVMe SSD?
A: The M.2 Key M slot supports NVMe SSDs up to 2TB, though larger drives may work depending on the specific drive's compatibility with the RK3568 controller.
Q: Can I run OpenWrt on the NanoPi R5C?
A: Yes, the NanoPi R5C is fully compatible with OpenWrt. You can find pre-compiled images on the official FriendlyElec wiki or community repositories.