The NanoPi R2S Plus is a compact router-class board built on the Rockchip RK3328 quad-core ARM processor, with 1 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC flash and two Gigabit Ethernet ports. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC, which uses the Amlogic S905X3 chip, the same ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core class of processor, and 32 GB eMMC storage, in a fanless aluminium housing.
NanoPi R2S Plus vs Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC
| Specification | NanoPi R2S Plus | Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Rockchip RK3328 | Amlogic S905X3 (ARM Cortex-A55) |
| Cores | 4 | 4 (up to 1.9 GHz) |
| RAM | Up to 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 32 GB eMMC |
| Form Factor | Compact board | Mini PC |
| Ethernet | 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports | 100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Wi-Fi, dual antenna, dual band |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has 4 GB of RAM, which is above the 1 GB maximum of the NanoPi R2S Plus.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro uses the same ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor class as the NanoPi R2S Plus, with a 1.9 GHz maximum frequency.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has built-in dual-band Wi-Fi with dual antennas. We could not confirm the NanoPi R2S Plus's wireless capability.
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The NanoPi R2S Plus has two Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro has one 100 Mbps Ethernet port, so the NanoPi R2S Plus is stronger for dual-port wired networking.
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The Thinvent Micro 6 Pro ships with Thinux™ Embedded Linux and has a fanless aluminium housing with a Mini PC form factor.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the NanoPi R2S Plus if your project depends on two Gigabit Ethernet ports on a compact board. Choose the Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC if you need more RAM, built-in Wi-Fi, a fanless Mini PC enclosure and a ready-to-use Linux operating system.
