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Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) vs BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black

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all judged against single-board computers at a similar price

The Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) scores 5.1/10 overall, ahead of the BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black at 5.0/10.

The Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) leads on performance and value.

The BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black leads on software support and storage.

They score the same on I/O and networking.

Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)

Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Arduino UNO Q 4GB suits makers who want Linux and real-time Arduino code on one UNO-format board. It is aimed at projects that mix sensors and actuators with software running on Debian. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a general-purpose mini computer with wired networking and storage expansion.

Typically about £59.31 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black

BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black

5.0/10verdict: good, not the best

The BeagleBone Black is for people building embedded, hardware-interfacing or low-demand single-purpose projects. It suits those who want onboard eMMC, two large expansion headers and officially listed Debian images. It is a poor fit for anyone wanting a general-purpose desktop or a board with fast networking.

Typically about £74 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightArduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black
Software support30%6/107/10
Performance25%5/103/10
Storage15%5/106/10
I/O and networking15%5/105/10
Value15%4/103/10
Overall5.1/105.0/10

Specifications

SpecArduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black
Processor (SoC)Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210, quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz, 64-bit, Adreno 702 GPU @ 845 MHz, plus separate STM32U585 MCU (Cortex-M33, up to 160 MHz)TI Sitara AM3358 (AM3358BZCZ100), 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8, SGX 3D graphics, NEON, 2x 200 MHz PRUs
Memory4GB LPDDR4512 MB DDR3L 800 MHz
Storage options32GB onboard eMMC; no SD or M.2 slot listed4 GB 8-bit eMMC onboard; microSD connector
NetworkingDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.1 on module WCBN3536A; no Ethernet port listed10/100 Mbit Ethernet (RJ45). No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on this board.
GPIOArduino UNO-compatible headers: JDIGITAL (18-pin, 3.3 V), JANALOG (14-pin, 3.3 V), JMISC (60-pin, mixed 1.8 V/3.3 V), JMEDIA (60-pin, 1.8 V), JCTL (10-pin, 1.8 V), JSPI (6-pin), Qwiic (4-pin); no total GPIO count publishedTwo 46-pin expansion headers (LCD, UART, eMMC, ADC, I2C, SPI, PWM)
Video outputsUSB-C DisplayPort Alt-Mode via ANX7625 bridge; Full HD (1920x1080) supported, 1280x720 optimal in SBC mode; shared with JMEDIA MIPI-DSI outputHDMI, LCD interface, stereo audio over HDMI
Power inputUSB-C 5 V up to 3 A (5 V/3 A PD); 7-24 V DC on VIN; or 5 V on 5V_SYS pin; recommended minimum 15 W PD supply5 V DC via 2.1 mm barrel jack or mini-USB; a 1 A 5 V supply is typical

Strengths and weaknesses

Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)

  • + Linux and a real-time MCU on one board
  • + UNO-compatible headers plus Qwiic connector
  • + Low power draw reported, about 0.5 W idle
  • − No Ethernet port listed
  • − No SD or M.2 slot listed
  • − One reviewer found it slower than a Raspberry Pi 5

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need wired Ethernet, since none is listed.
  • Anyone who wants SD or M.2 storage expansion.
  • Users who want the fastest general-purpose Linux board at this price.
Read the full Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) review ›

BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black

  • + Official Debian 13.7 and 12.15 images with three kernel branches
  • + Two 46-pin expansion headers plus two 200 MHz PRUs
  • + 4 GB eMMC onboard alongside a microSD connector
  • − Only 512 MB of RAM
  • − Ethernet is 10/100 and there is no Wi-Fi
  • − USB host port is limited to 500 mA

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on the same board
  • Anyone running several containers or VMs that need more than 512 MB of RAM
  • Users who need faster than 10/100 Ethernet or high-current USB devices
Read the full BeagleBoard BeagleBone Black review ›

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