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Orange Pi 5 Plus 16GB Rockchip RK3588 8 Core 64 Bit Single Board Computer, 2.4GHz Frequency 8K Video Decoding Open Source Development Board Run Orange Pi OS, Android, Debian, Ubuntu (5 Plus 16G)
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Orange Pi 5 Plus 16GB Rockchip RK3588 8 Core 64 Bit Single Board Computer

Bottom line: The Orange Pi 5 Plus 16GB Rockchip RK3588 8 Core 64 Bit Single Board is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the emulation hardware category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Orange Pi's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Product ParametersMain control chip: Rockchip RK3588(8nm LP process)CPU: 8-core 64-bit processor;Four Cortex-A76s and four Cortex-A55s and separate NEON coprocessorsThe Cortex-A76 clocked at 2.4GHz and the Cortex-A55 clocked at 1.8GHzGPU: Integrated ARM Mali-G610Built-in 3D GPUCompatible with OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2 and Vulkan 1.2NPU: The embedded NPU supports INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16 hybrid operation, with a computing power up to 6TopPMU: RK806-1RAM: 4GB/8GB/16GB (LPDDR4/4x)Storage: QSPI Nor FLASH: 16MB/32MBMicroSD card slot: up to 128GBeMMC flash socket, can external 16 gb / 32 gb /…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Orange Pi 5 Plus 16GB Rockchip RK3588 8 Core 64 Bit Single Board… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the emulation hardware category. Orange Pi's emulation hardware 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 emulation hardware 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

  • Orange Pi 5 16GB V2.1 Plus adopts a Rockchip RK3588 8-core 64 bit processor, specifically a quadcore A76+quadcore A55, designed using an 8nm process, with a main frequency of up to 2.4GHz. It integrates ARM Mali-G610, has a built-in 3D GPU, and is compatible with OpenGL ES1.1/2.0/3.2, OpenCL 2.2, and Vulkan 1.2; There is 4GB/8GB/16GB LPDDR4/4x memory and eMMC flash socket, which can be externally connected to 16GB/32GB/64GB/128GB/256GB eMMC modules(NO Include).
  • The embedded NPU of Ornage pi 5 plus mini pc supports the hybrid operation of INT4/INT8/INT16/FP16, with the computing power up to 6Tops, which can meet the edge computing requirements of most terminal devices. Orange Pi 5 Plus supports the official operating syste Orange Pi OS developed by Orange Pi, as well as operating systems such as Android 12, Debian 11, and Ubuntu 22.04.
  • Orange pi 5 Plus Single Board Computer has rich interfaces, 2 HDMl output ports, 1 input HDMl port, and can be decoded up to 8K@60P Video, two PCIe extended 2.5G Ethernet interfaces, equipped with an M.2 M-Key slot that supports the installation of NVMe solid-state drives, and an M.2 E-Key slot that supports Wi Fi 6/BT modules. In addition, the OPi 5 Plus has 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, and 2 Type-C (one of which is a power interface).
  • Orange pi 5 Plus microcontroller open source board mini computer has a wide range of applications, which can help embedded system development enthusiasts explore and is also suitable for enterprises to develop mini machine vision systems with multiple Ethernet ports. OPi 5 Plus provides a stronger performance experience for high-end applications and can meet the customized needs of different industries.
  • Orange Pi Single Board Computers can builed a computer, a wireless server, Games, music and sounds, HD video, a speaker, Android, Scratch.Pretty much anything else, because Orange Pi is open source.
  • Notice before order: By default, we won't responsible for customs clearance fee charged by your local. If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact us.

Full Specifications

BrandOrange Pi
Weight2.5g
CPU Speed2.4 GHz
Model NameOrange Pi 5 Plus 16G V2.1
ConnectivityWireless, USB, 2.4GHz
Model NumberOrange Pi 5 Plus
CompatibilityPC, Android
Built-In MediaOrange Pi 5 Plus 16GB Single Board Computer
Connection TypeWireless
Processor BrandRockchip
Processor Speed2.4 GHz
Notice before orderBy default, we won't responsible for customs clearance fee charged by your local. If you have any questions, Please feel free to contact us.
RAM Memory Installed16 GB
Warranty DescriptionNo
RAM Memory TechnologyLPDDR5
Connectivity TechnologyEthernet, USB
Ram Memory Installed Size16 GB
Full listing titleOrange Pi 5 Plus 16GB Rockchip RK3588 8 Core 64 Bit Single Board Computer, 2.4GHz Frequency 8K Video Decoding Open Source Development Board Run Orange Pi OS, Android, Debian, Ubuntu (5 Plus 16G)

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