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Hardkernel releases new ODROID-H4, ODROID-H4 Plus and ODROID-H4 Ultra single-board computers with powerful Intel processors

The ODROID-H4 series comes in three options ranging from $99 to $220. (Image source: Hardkernel)
The ODROID-H4 series comes in three options ranging from $99 to $220. (Image source: Hardkernel)
Hardkernel has offered up three new single-board computers (SBCs) under the ODROID-H4 series. Available for between $99 and $220, the ODROID-H4 trio all feature comparatively powerful processors, as well as M.2 2280 slots, support for up to 48 GB of DDR5 RAM and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, among other features.
Intel Alder Lake Single-Board Computer (SBC) Launch

Hardkernel has released a new ODROID-branded single-board computer (SBC), a few months after marking its 15th anniversary with the ODROID-M1S. This time, the company has delivered the ODROID series, which consists of the ODROID-H4, ODROID-H4 Plus and ODROID-H4 Ultra. As their names suggest, all ODROID-H4 series SBCs are based on similar 120 x 120 mm boards.

However, Hardkernel distinguishes the three ODROID-H4 models not only in terms of price but also in terms of their feature sets. Unsurprisingly, the ODROID-H4 is the cheapest of the three at $99. As a result, the ODROID-H4 contains a weaker processor (Intel Processor N97) than the ODROID-H4 Ultra and lacks any SATA III connectors that the ODROID-H4 Plus offers. Similarly, only the ODROID-H4 Ultra ships with a Core i3-N305 processor, which averages 34% higher scores than the Processor N97 in our benchmarks. For reference, the following differences exist between the three:

ODROID H4 ODROID H4+ ODROID H4 Ultra
CPU Intel Processor N97
4x E-cores (Gracemont architecture), 4 threads, 3.6 GHz clock speed, 12 W TDP		 Intel Processor N97
4x E-cores (Gracemont architecture), 4 threads, 3.6 GHz clock speed, 12 W TDP		 Intel Core i3-N305
8x E-cores (Gracemont architecture), 8 threads, 3.8 GHz clock speed, 15 W TDP
CPU Intel UHD Graphics, 24 Execution Units, 1,200 MHz clock speed Intel UHD Graphics, 24 Execution Units, 1,200 MHz clock speed Intel UHD Graphics, 32 Execution Units, 1,250 MHz clock speed
Ethernet 1x 2.5 Gigabit 2x 2.5 Gigabit 2x 2.5 Gigabit
SATA III None 4 4

Conversely, all ODROID-H4 series boards are compatible with up to 48 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and have an M.2 2280 slot that supports SSDs running at PCIe Gen3 x4. Additionally, the trio all come with 24-pin GPIO headers, as well as three video outputs and numerous USB ports. Currently, the ODROID-H4 series is available for $99, $139 and $220 for the ODROID-H4, ODROID-H4 Plus and ODROID-H4 Ultra, respectively. Please see Hardkernel's website for more hardware information and official benchmarks.

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The ODROID-H4. (Image source: Hardkernel)
The ODROID-H4. (Image source: Hardkernel)
The ODROID-H4 Plus. (Image source: Hardkernel)
The ODROID-H4 Plus. (Image source: Hardkernel)
The ODROID-H4 Ultra. (Image source: Hardkernel)
The ODROID-H4 Ultra. (Image source: Hardkernel)
(Image source: Hardkernel)
(Image source: Hardkernel)

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Alex Alderson, 2024-04-17 (Update: 2024-04-17)