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When comparing Raspberry Pi 4 Model B vs Rock64 (4GB), the Slant community recommends Rock64 (4GB) for most people. In the question“What are the best single-board computers?” Rock64 (4GB) is ranked 2nd while Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is ranked 5th.
Specs
CPUBroadcom BCM2711 ( 4 x up to 1,5 GHz)
GPUBroadcom VideoCore VI
Power source5V/3.0A DC (USB-C, GPIO or PoE)
RAM1, 2 or 8 GB LPDDR4
Size85 x 56 mm
USB2x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.2
CPU Instruction setARMv8
StoragemicroSD card
CPURockchip RK3328
GPUARM Mali-450MP2 Dual-core GPU
Power source5V 3A
RAM1/2/4GB
Size85mm x 56mm
USB 2x USB 2.0 1x USB 3.0
AudioAudio output minijack 3.5mm / HDMI
Display PortHDMI
Network ConnectivityGigabit LAN / WIFI (802.11 b/g/n) with Bluetooth 4.0
Storage typesMicroSD card / eMMC module
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Pros
Pro The most popular
People use this for everything .
Pro Cheap
Only $35.
Pro Gigabyte ethernet
Pro USB 3 Bus support
Pro Can have up to 4gb of low power RAM
Pro eMMC
Pro Beats Raspberry Pi on price and performance
Pro Main header Pi 3 pin layout
Can use Pi shields.
Pro Runs Dietpi Debian loads well - MUST use the PINE64 Installer for software loading
Pro Barrel power connector
More rugged connection. Less likely to be damaged.
Pro 4K/60h hdmi 2a
Pro Extra Gpio pins
Cons
Con Gets hot
Con Bad at n64 emulation
It's laggy .
Con Power connector is not MicroUSB or MiniUSB
Can't use power banks as a power source because of that.
Con No on-board Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Con Lack of support, Unstable USB 3,
Only Android with TV UI is available. It is almost unusable with a touchscreen display.
Community is somewhat helpful but is very small. The board developers do not participate in community discussions. No regular Android build available. Lack of accessories and project guidelines.