Raspberry Pi alternative with strong connectivity now up for preorder

Radxa Dragon Q6A: Single-board computer powered by a Qualcomm SoC

The Radxa Dragon Q6A is a new single-board computer positioned as an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, offering a great deal of versatility. It is powered by a Qualcomm SoC and features modern, ready-to-use connectors.

Silvio Werner (translated by Zhiwei Zhuang), Published 05/12/2026 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 ...

Single-Board Computer (SBC) Launch

The Radxa Dragon Q6A is now available for preorder from Arace Tech. Prices start at $76 / €66 for the base model with 4 GB of RAM. You can also purchase the single-board computer (SBC) with 6, 8 or 12 GB of RAM, with the current top-tier configuration costing $129 / €112. Powering the SBC is a Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490, which features eight cores running at up to 2.7 GHz. According to the manufacturer, the device is capable of handling local AI acceleration, delivering up to 12 TOPS while maintaining low power consumption.

The device is equipped with modern I/O options, including an HDMI port and a four-lane MIPI DSI interface for connecting a second monitor. Cameras can be attached either via USB 3.1 or MIPI CSI ports, which are essentially dedicated interfaces for imaging hardware. As with the Raspberry Pi (available here on Amazon), the Radxa Dragon Q6A’s GPIO header is color-coded and consists of 40 individual pins for interfacing with external peripherals such as sensors and actuators. While the LPDDR5 memory is soldered on, the SBC allows users to add eMMC storage, though this isn’t essential thanks to the microSD card slot. The Radxa Dragon Q6A can be powered via USB-C and also supports PoE when equipped with a compatible expansion board. For connectivity, it offers wired Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4.

A view of the I/O pins and memory module

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Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner - Senior Tech Writer - 17473 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017

I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.

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Translator: Zhiwei Zhuang - Translator - 672 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2022

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, I moved from Singapore to Cologne in 2014 and began pursuing a career as a freelance translator. Much of my translation work focuses on science, engineering and technology. My fascination with computers and mobile electronics began when I was young. And I have fond memories reading countless tech and gaming magazines. Working with Notebookcheck gives me the opportunity to incorporate my personal interests into my professional work.

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Silvio Werner, 2026-05-12 (Update: 2026-05-12)

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