Orange Pi
Orange Pi Zero 3 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4 Allwinner H618 4-Core 64 Bit Single Board Computer, Support WiFi 5.0/Bluetooth 5.0, Development Board Run Linux/Debian/Ubuntu/Android(1GB)
Bottom line: The Orange Pi Zero 3 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4 Allwinner H618 4-Core 64 ($39.99 on Amazon as of 2026-11-13 11:14 UTC, orderable but not in stock): Allwinner H618 quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.5GHz with Mali G31 MP2 GPU (Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2); main trade-off: this listing is the 1GB variant, tight for desktop Linux or heavier workloads.
Compared with: the Lonely Binary ESP32-S3 N16R8 16MB Gold Edition…, $19.99 on Amazon as of , and the Lonely Binary 3-Pack ESP32-C3 OLED WiFi BLE LiPo…, $34.99 on Amazon as of (prices may vary). Side-by-side specs →
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-11-13. Price and availability subject to change.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Allwinner H618 quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.5GHz with Mali G31 MP2 GPU (Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2)
- ✓ Micro HDMI output up to 4K@60fps for TV-box and media-player builds
- ✓ Gigabit Ethernet plus onboard WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 on a compact board
- ✓ 16MB SPI flash onboard and up to 4GB RAM, an upgrade over the H616 Orange Pi Zero 2
- ✓ Runs Debian 11/12, Ubuntu 22.04/20.04 and Android 12 TV images
Cons
- ✗ This listing is the 1GB variant, tight for desktop Linux or heavier workloads
- ✗ Just one USB port on the board itself; two more come via the expansion board
- ✗ Audio out, TV-out and IR only work through the 13-pin expansion board
- ✗ Micro HDMI port needs an adapter or matching cable for standard displays
Manufacturer description
Hardware specificationCPU: Allwinner H618 Quad-core Cortex-A53 processor 1.5GHzGPU: Mali G31 MP2 Supports OpenGL ES 1.0/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan 1.1Memory: 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4On-board storage: 16MB SPI FlashPower management: AXP313AOn-board WiFi + Bluetooth: Supports WiFi5 and Bluetooth 5.0Network: 10M/100M/1000M Ethernet interfaceAudio input/output: 13Pin expansion port supports 2-ch output 1-ch inputVideo output: Micro HDMI up to 4K@60fps TV-Out:13Pin supports 1-ch TV CVBS outputUART: 3Pin Debug UARTUSB: USB 2.0 * 3(two of which lead from the expansion board)SD card interface…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Orange Pi Zero 3 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4 Allwinner H618 4-Core 64… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single board computers category. Orange Pi's single board computers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for single board computers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- 🍊[Fully Upgraded Version]: Orange Pi Zero 3 provides an update to the Allwinner H616-powered Orange Pi Zero 2 quadrupling the maximum memory to 4GB and embedding a larger 16MB SPI flash. The Orange Pi Zero 3 is a compact Allwinner H618 quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 SBC with 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB RAM, 16MB SPI flash, micro HDMI output, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0, a USB 2.0 port, and 2 headers for expansion.
- 🍊[4K Video Display Support]: Orange Pi Zero 3 delivering a seamless and immersive ultra-clear picture quality, our technology ensures stability, intricate details, and smoothness. It finds extensive applications in TV boxes, smart screen casting devices, and a wide range of other cutting-edge solutions.
- 🍊[Support Expansion Board]: Orange Pi Zero 3 development board can support earphone, 2*USB 2.0, TV out and infrared functions through conecting expansion board by 13 pin headers. In addition, the 26 pin headers on the board further enriches the function of the main board and improves the development greatly.
- 🍊[Support Open-Source]：Orange Pi Zero 3 single board computers canccan build computer, wireless server, games, music sounds, video and speaker, pretty much anything else.The Orange Pi Zero 3 development board can run Android 12 TV, Debian11/12, Ubuntu22.04/20.04.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Orange Pi |
|---|---|
| CPU Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Model Name | Orange Pi Zero 3 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, WiFi |
| Compatibility | Android, Linux |
| Connection Type | Wireless |
| Processor Brand | Allwinner |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Speed | 1.5 GHz |
| Total Usb Ports | 3 |
| Compatible Devices | Earphones, TVs, Infrared devices, and other devices compatible with 13Pin and 26Pin GPIO interfaces |
| RAM Memory Installed | 1 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR4 |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 MB |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 1 GB |
How it compares
Orange Pi Zero 3 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4… next to three other listings from the Single Board Computers category that Amazon priced in the last 24 hours, on the specs all four listings state. Specs are as each Amazon listing gives them.
| Listing | Price | RAM Memory Technology | Processor Brand | Processor Count | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Pi Zero 3 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4… (this page) | $39.99 as of , price may vary | LPDDR4 | Allwinner | 4 | View Current Price |
| Lonely Binary ESP32-S3 N16R8 16MB Gold Edition… | $19.99 as of , price may vary | DDR | ESP32-S3 | 1 | View Current Price |
| Lonely Binary 3-Pack ESP32-C3 OLED WiFi BLE LiPo… | $34.99 as of , price may vary | LPDDR2 | Espressif | 3 | View Current Price |
| STM32F407ZGT6 Core Board STM32 Development Board… | $19.99 as of , price may vary | SRAM | STMicroelectronics | 1 | View Current Price |
Where it stands: of these four listings, this one has the highest price.
*Prices sourced from Amazon.com at the time shown on each row. Price and availability subject to change. As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases.
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Orange Pi Zero 3 1GB/1.5GB/2GB/4GB LPDDR4 Allwinner H618 4-Core 64 Bit Single Board Computer, Support WiFi 5.0/Bluetooth 5.0, Development Board Run Linux/Debian/Ubuntu/Android(1GB) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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