Single-Board Computer (SBC)

Available since late March 2014, Debian-based MX Linux has just reached version 23.4. Based on Debian 12.7, the update packs a generous list of fixes, application updates, tweaks, kernel updates, as well as updated language packs. The Xfce, KDE, and Fluxbox ISOs come with the 6.1.106 kernel, while AHS sports the 6.10.10 kernel.

FriendlyELEC has raced ahead with a new single-board computer release. This time, it has introduced the NanoPi Zero2, which it bases on Rockchip's RK3528A chipset. The affordable board also features various expansion options and a choice between 1 GB or 2 GB of LPDDR4x RAM.

The BPI-CM5 Pro is a new compute module sold by Banana Pi and ArmSoM. Equipped with a Rockchip RK3576 chipset, the BPI-CM5 Pro should perform about as well as the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. However, it also features a host of other hardware that Raspberry Pi's better-supported compute module lacks.

The Orange Pi RV is a new and compact single-board computer that supports the connection of various sensors and actuators and can handle both conventional and high-resolution screens. It uses a rather unusual computing chip.

FriendlyElec has released a new NanoPi single-board computer (SBC) for well under $50. Starting at just $30, the NanoPi R3S combines a Rockchip RK3566 chipset with 2 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, among other features.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has updated one of its smallest single-board computers (SBCs). Now available with a pre-installed GPIO header, the popular SBC should be more versatile out of the box as a result.

The Raspberry Pi 5 lineup has just received a new addition, a 2 GB RAM variant. Compared to the 4 GB and 8 GB options, the new SBC has the Broadcom BCM2712D0, an optimized version of the BCM2712C1. The launch price is $50, $10 less than the 4 GB variant.

Elecrow is offeing a new system that makes it possible to use the Rapsberry Pi or smartphones as a notebook. An IPS screen with a decent color space coverage and a battery are installed. USB-C with full functionality is on board.

The HackberryPi is a project that takes the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and reimagines it as a Cyberdeck. Built around a choice of BlackBerry keyboards, the HackberryPi is also suitable as a vertical retro gaming handheld, among other use cases.

Shenzhen Xunlong Software has now released the Orange Pi 5 Max globally. Starting at $75, the Orange Pi 5 Max offers a 40-pin GPIO header, LPDDR5 RAM, an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 3.0 x4 SSDs and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, among other features.

With a new and easy-to-use expansion board, the Raspberry Pi 5 now not only has the option of installing an NPU for the acceleration of AI applications, but also an M.2 2280 slot for SSDs.

The Raspberry Pi 400 is yet to see a successor, but a DIY maker named Arnov Sharma has taken the matter into his own hands. He built what he calls the Raspberry Pi 1000, which features a Raspberry Pi 5 inside. The maker has also shared proper documentation of the project, making it easier for anyone to build it on their own.

Particle has introduced a brand-new SBC, the Tachyon. It's powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon QCM6490, which packs eight cores, an Adreno 634 GPU, and a 6th generation NPU with up to 12 TOPs of AI performance. The single-board computer also has support for WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and 5G.

Radxa has released a follow-up to the Rock 5B in another attempt to challenge the Raspberry Pi 5. Available with up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, the Radxa Rock 5B Plus also contains other changes like a pair of M.2 M Key slots.

CheckMag The addition of a PCIe connector on the Raspberry Pi 5 opens the door for a range of cheap add-ons that can significantly increase its potency and capability, including NVME drives, 2.5 gigabit ethernet and support for running pre-trained AI models locally on the Pi. Combined with a UPS the Raspberry Pi 5 becomes a project powerhouse. Here are 5 of the best accessories for powering up your Pi projects.

CheckMag You don’t have to invest in expensive hardware to run a home server. With Docker you can run containerised applications on almost anything including PCs, Macs, laptops and even a Raspberry Pi. Ideally it needs to be on 24/7 which makes the Raspberry Pi an excellent low power option. If you are curious about Docker, here are 3 of the best containers to get you started on low end hardware.

The BPI-M5 Pro is Banana Pi's latest attempt to dethrone the Raspberry Pi 5. Available for roughly $130 with 8 GB of RAM, the BPI-M5 Pro contains numerous ports and expansion options, as well as a Rockchip RK3576 chipset.

The Orange Pi CM5 is a new credit-card system-on-module (SoM) designed to rival the Raspberry Pi CM4. Currently available from $70 globally, the Orange Pi CM5 features a Rockchip RK3588S chipset, up to 16 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 256 GB of eMMC flash storage.

The Pocket Z is a new attempt at bringing back the classic PDA form factor. Built around a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, the Pocket Z runs Linux and should eventually be released for under $100.

The ePiPod is a new DIY project that aimed at creating an MP3 player using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. A reworking of the older PiPod project, the ePiPod recreated an Apple iPod-like experience using an E Ink display, a 24-bit DAC and a 1,200 mAh battery that should deliver up to 5-hour runtimes.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has begun rolling out a new update for its Raspberry Pi Connect service. Now available for all Raspberry Pi devices, the Raspberry Pi Connect service now supports remote shell access within a web browser too.

A software update promises a considerable increase in performance for the Raspberry Pi. Only a relatively short program code is required to implement the change.

The PINE64 Oz64 is a new tiny single-board computer (SBC) that measures a mere 85 x 56 mm across. Allegedly, PINE64 plans to release the Oz64 soon for as little as $12 per unit.

ASUS subsidiary AAEON has expanded its single-board computer (SBC) offering with a set of Intel Raptor Lake-based options. All sold under the banner of the PICO-RAP4, the new SBCs support multiple operating systems and contain numerous expansion options.

One of Orange Pi's more unusual single-board computers (SBCs) is now available globally, having previously been exclusive to China. While the KunPeng Pro resembles many other modern SBCs, it utilises the little known HiSilicon Hi1910 SoC, as well as LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC flash storage.

The IB200 is a new single-board computer equipped with an AMD APU, which opens up a number of possibilities and allows the use of conventional operating systems.

The list of operating systems with full Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility has just welcomed a new name. CentOS-successor AlmaLinux OS now supports the popular single-board computer in two of its recent releases, namely 8.10 and 9.4. Both of these versions were released last month.

The beloved MP3 player from the 90’s and early 2000’s has been brought back to life in a hardware avatar by DIY maker Rodmg using a Raspberry Pi 4B. Titled the Linamp, the device is designed like a retro-ish standalone stereo amplifier and features a touchscreen panel that perfectly recreates the user interface of the popular media player.

The UP Xtreme i14 is a new single-board computer with one of several Intel processors, all of which promise high processing power. Numerous ports are available, making it possible to output high-resolution image material.

The Milk-V Meles is a single-board computer that is certainly an alternative to the Raspberry Pi, although it is based on a different processor architecture. The model is now available for order and comes with a comprehensive range of features.

The Raspberry Pi can now be used with an AI kit, which is designed to offer high computing power for AI acceleration. A fast port for data transfer is also on board.

Pironman 5 is a DIY small tower PC-like enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 5. It has two RGB fans, a cooler with a PWM fan, and PiP HAT+ expansion board support that allows NVMe SSD installation. There's also a small LED on the front that shows vital info. With everything in place, the overall SBC setup looks pretty much like a mini gaming PC.

A new expansion board allows the use of an IR camera on the Raspberry Pi or via USB type C on many other devices. The model is specified as having a fairly high refresh rate and is available with two different lenses.

The WU01 U2500 is a new, particularly easy-to-install expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5, which allows the installation of an NVMe SSD and for quick connection to a network.

Huawei and Orange Pi are offering a new single-board computer that can also accelerate AI models and, as is absolutely standard for this device class, allows the connection of external devices such as sensors.

The Banana Pi BPI-F3 is a new single-board computer that is now available. The system can be seen as a (strong) alternative to the Raspberry Pi and comes in two model variants.

The Radxa Rock 5 ITX is a new single-board computer with decent specs. The system complies with the standard for ITX mainboards and can be used with a standard case.

The Banana Pi BPI-M5 Pro is a new single-board computer with strong processing capabilities and numerous connection options for external devices. Users will also benefit from the NPU and its AI computing power.

The much-improved Turing Pi 2.5 can be used to create a powerful cluster system. Up to four boards can be used simultaneously and up to 128 GB of RAM utilized.

The X86 P5 from CWWK is a compact mainboard with processor that comes with an extensive range of features and is available in several model variants. It can be used for a variety of purposes and is upgradeable.

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.

The Raspberry Pi 400 packs a single-board computer into the housing of a keyboard. Together with the PiDock 400, users can quickly transform the compact PC into a laptop with a 13.3-inch 1080p display and a trackpad, although the dock does not have an integrated battery.

Radxa has released another single-board computer, this time one powered by a MediaTek Genio 1200 chipset promising official support until late 2028 at the earliest. The Radxa NIO 12L starts at $99 and features plenty of ports too, thanks to its 140 x 75 mm board size.

The ZERO 2 Pro is another new single-board computer (SBC) produced by Radxa. Measuring in at 65 x 36 mm, the Radxa ZERO 2 Pro features MIPI-CSI camera and MIPI-DSI display connectors, plus Micro HDMI 2.0 and USB Type-C ports.

The Orange Pi 5 Pro is now available globally, having been presented last month during the Orange Pi Developer Conference 2024. The new single-board computer has various modern ports like HDMI 2.1, as well as a chipset that has a dedicated AI accelerator and supports 8K video output.

LattePanda Mu has just joined the company's growing single board computer (SBC) lineup. With a capable Intel N100 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and 9 PCIe 3.0 lanes, the compute module stands as a solid Raspberry Pi 5 challenger.

Radxa is now selling another single-board computer globally. Equipped with numerous ports and a Rockchip RK3566 chipset within a 70 x 30 mm housing, the Radxa ZERO 3E is available in 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB of RAM flavours initially at various price points.

Radxa is now selling two new single-board computers (SBCs) to rival the Raspberry 5. Available as the Rock 5C and Rock 5C Lite, the pair start at under $30 and $50, respectively, and can be configured with 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM or 32 GB in the case of the more powerful Rock 5C.

The BeagleY-AI is a new single-board computer suitable for complex AI tasks such as image recognition. The hardware is open source, which is not common among comparable boards.