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Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) vs Orange Pi 5 Plus

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all judged against single-board computers at a similar price

The Orange Pi 5 Plus scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) at 5.1/10.

The Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) leads on software support.

The Orange Pi 5 Plus leads on performance, storage, I/O and networking and value.

The biggest difference is performance, where the Orange Pi 5 Plus scores 9/10 to the Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)'s 5/10.

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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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightArduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)Orange Pi 5 Plus
Software support30%6/105/10
Performance25%5/109/10
Storage15%5/109/10
I/O and networking15%5/108/10
Value15%4/107/10
Overall5.1/107.4/10

Specifications

SpecArduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)Orange Pi 5 Plus
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)Rockchip RK3588 (8nm), four Cortex-A76 cores up to 2.4GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores up to 1.8GHz, Mali-G610 MP4 GPU, 6 TOPS NPU
Memory4GB LPDDR44GB, 8GB, 16GB or 32GB (optional configurations)
Storage options32GB onboard eMMC; no SD or M.2 slot listedQSPI NOR flash 16MB/32MB, microSD slot, eMMC module socket (16GB to 256GB modules), M.2 M-key PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
NetworkingDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.1 on module WCBN3536A; no Ethernet port listedTwo 2.5G Ethernet ports; Wi-Fi/Bluetooth only via M.2 E-key module (not on 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 published40-pin expansion header (Raspberry Pi compatible) with GPIO, I2C, UART, SPI, CAN and PWM
Video outputsUSB-C DisplayPort Alt-Mode via ANX7625 bridge; Full HD (1920x1080) supported, 1280x720 optimal in SBC mode; shared with JMEDIA MIPI-DSI outputTwo HDMI outputs, one HDMI input, HDMI 2.1 8K output, Type-C DP1.4A, MIPI DSI
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 supplyUSB-C power input, recommended 5V/4A supply; no USB PD negotiation

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 ›

Orange Pi 5 Plus

  • + Dual 2.5GbE ports and an M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot
  • + RK3588 with RAM options up to 32GB
  • + Owners praise its low price for the hardware
  • − Mainline Linux is listed as not supported
  • − Heavy sustained loads need a heatsink or active cooling
  • − Wi-Fi and Bluetooth need an extra M.2 E-key module

Skip it if:

  • Beginners who want Raspberry Pi level software polish and community help
  • Anyone who needs mainline Linux support
  • Buyers who need built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth without adding a module
Read the full Orange Pi 5 Plus review ›

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