Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best SBC I've owned
Fast boot times, excellent thermal management under load, and the M.2 slot allows for super fast storage speeds. It replaced my desktop for light coding tasks.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3588S Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4/4X |
| Storage | MicroSD Slot, M.2 NVMe SSD Support, eMMC Module Support |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 |
| Video Output | HDMI 2.1 (8K@60fps), DP 1.4 (8K@60fps) |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB-C (OTG/Power) |
| GPIO | 40-pin Header compatible with Raspberry Pi |
| Power Supply | 5V/4A via USB-C or GPIO |
| Dimensions | 90mm x 60mm |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best SBC I've owned
Fast boot times, excellent thermal management under load, and the M.2 slot allows for super fast storage speeds. It replaced my desktop for light coding tasks.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for AI projects
Using this for a computer vision robot. The NPU performance is impressive and the GPIO header makes connecting sensors straightforward. Highly recommended.
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great board, documentation needs work
Hardware is top-notch with 8GB RAM making multitasking easy. However, finding specific pinout diagrams for some peripherals took some digging in the forums.
Anonymous
Mar 13, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Incredible performance for the price
The RK3588S chip is a beast. I'm running Ubuntu smoothly and even decoding 8K video without stutter. Great upgrade from my older single-board computers.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Solid home server candidate
Running Docker containers, Home Assistant, and a media server simultaneously with no lag. The Gigabit Ethernet is stable and the power efficiency is decent.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but runs warm
Amazing specs for learning embedded systems. Just make sure to get a good active cooling fan if you plan to push the CPU hard for compilation tasks.
Q: Does this board support Android OS?
A: Yes, the Orange Pi 5 supports Android 12 along with various Linux distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, and Arch Linux.
Q: Does it come with a case included?
A: No, the package typically includes only the development board. Cases, heatsinks, and power adapters are sold separately.
Q: What is the maximum resolution supported on dual displays?
A: It can drive dual 4K displays at 60Hz or a single 8K display at 60Hz via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 simultaneously.
Q: Is the 8GB RAM soldered or expandable?
A: The 8GB LPDDR4X RAM is soldered onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded or expanded after purchase.
Q: Can I power this directly from a standard phone charger?
A: You need a USB-C power adapter capable of delivering at least 5V/4A. Standard phone chargers often only provide 2A or 3A, which may cause instability under load.