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This almost-great Raspberry Pi alternative is missing one key feature

Feb, 21, 2023 Hi-network.com

The Radxa Rock 5 Model B.

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Raspberry Pi single-board computers (SBCs) are in continuous short supply thanks to the effects of COVID-19, supply chain issues, and all the other upsets going on in the world driving prices of the boards you can find through the roof. While the makers of the ever-popular Raspberry Pi have promised to work on supply issues, in the meantime hobbyists and professionals alike are looking for alternatives.

Also: Raspberry Pi:Where to find the latest model and its alternatives

A name that's been coming up a lot lately is the Radxa Rock 5 Model B. Could this be a replacement for the Raspberry Pi?

Maybe. 

Radxa Rock 5 Model B

$169.95 at Ameridroid

Rock 5 Model B tech specs

  • SoC:Rockchip RK3588
  • Processor:Arm DynamIQ (Quad Cortex -A76 @ 2.2/2.4GHz, Quad Cortex -A55 @ 1.8GHz)
  • GPU: Arm Mali G610MC4 GPU
  • Memory: 8GB 64bit LPDDR4 RAM
  • Power requirements:
    USB Type?C PD Version 2.0 with 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A, and 20V/2A
    5V Power applied to the GPIO PIN 2 & 4.
  • HDMI:
    Dual HDMI ports supporting displays up to 8Kp60 resolution and 4Kp60
    Micro-HDMI input port supporting up to 4Kp60 resolution
  • USB:
    2x USB2 HOST ports
    1x USB3 HOST port
    1x USB3 OTG/HOST port
  • Expansion:
    1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port (supports PoE with add?on PoE HAT)
    1x M.2 M Key with PCIe 3.0 four?lane support
    1x M.2 E Key with PCIe 2.1 one?lane, SATA, SDIO, UART support
    1x eMMC module connector for eMMC 5.1 support
    1x Camera port (4?lane MIPI CSI)
    1x Display port (4?lane MIPI DSI)
  • Storage:  Micro SD/eMMC
  • UARTS: 2x UART
  • On/Off Power Button: Yes
  • Software:
    Full implementation of the Arm architecture v8 instructions set
    Debian/Ubuntu Linux support
    Android 12 support
  • Temperature:
    Operation temperature: 0~50

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