Best Single Board Computers of 2025

"I found this product perfect for dedicated applications and really appreciated the LCD display. It's amazing how much power is packed into such a small package. I recommend using the smaller Raspbian OS."

"I bought this to run Klipper on my Ender 3 Pro. It performed well and I was surprised it didn't heat up as much as I expected. However, I did have to wait to order an HDMI mini cable since it only has one usable port."

"I'm using this as a Meshtastic node and added an SDR dongle. It's working great! I'm really happy with my purchase."

"This Raspberry Pi 4 has transformed my projects! With 8GB RAM, it handles multitasking easily. The setup is simple, and the performance is impressive. I'm excited by the possibilities it offers for my DIY projects!"

"I've been using this Raspberry Pi for various tasks, including a 24/7 Discord bot and a timelapse project. Honestly, I haven't found anything it can't do yet. The only downside is the availability, which affects the price."

"This device is perfect for my small projects. It's not meant to replace a full computer, but its low power consumption and durability make it ideal for long-running tasks. I'm very satisfied with its performance."

"I ordered this to replace my old RPI3+ because it had power and temperature issues. This device has better gigabit ethernet, a faster USB3 port, and a faster CPU with 4x the memory. I encountered some software quirks, but after some cleanup, it works perfectly for my needs."

"This device is great for Jellyfin, but I learned that it lacks enough processing power for transcoding. I would recommend pre-compressing media files before loading them onto this device."

"I got the Renegade board to evaluate it for more complex uses. Unfortunately, the UART port on the GPIO header wasn’t enabled on any of the OS I tried, which made my RS485 hat useless. For now, it serves as a redundant PiHole server on my bookshelf."

“I bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband, and he loves it! It performs really well.”

“Unfortunately, it won't connect to my MacBook, and the onboard LED doesn't turn on, so it seems to have no power.”

“One drawback is, there is no indicator to show if it's on. However, the Wi-Fi module is a great feature.”

"I found the screws to be a bit shoddy during setup, which was frustrating. One had a fissure, and another wasn’t fully threaded. I recommend getting some quality m2x1.5mm screws if that bothers you. The soldering wasn't great either; it had some blobs. However, for $25 with a $5 coupon, I can't complain too much. After following the guide to flash the eMMC, it runs Debian just fine on my Le Potato. It's a neat little board!"

"As someone experienced with embedded devices, I can say this board works well but requires some wiring skills. The documentation isn't the best, and there’s hardly any support; many questions go unanswered in the forums. They advertise Android support, but it’s nonexistent, which is frustrating. I’ve got it running as a GPS sync'd NTP server with decent stability, but if you're looking for a plug-and-play experience, this may not be for you."

"The main advantage of this board is its freedom from the bootloader up to the OS. I faced a few hurdles with Raspbian, but after updating the bootloader, I switched to Debian, and now it works great! I'm running Debian 12 with kernel 6.1, and the 1GB RAM is sufficient for low-level tasks. GPIO control is quite straightforward, making it ideal for my future projects."

"So far, I’m enjoying my Orange Pi. It runs Orange PI OS without any issues! I'm planning to try other distros in the coming month."

"I really wanted this board to succeed. It has great specs and an attractive price, but I've faced significant problems with the WiFi chipset. I've spent days trying to find a solution, but the forums and Discord haven’t helped. If you don’t rely on WiFi, it might work better for you."

"I think the Orange Pi Zero 3 is fantastic, but I have some reservations about the add-on board. While it adds useful features, the mounting holes don’t align, and the provided boot image doesn’t work headless. I had to find a Debian or Arch image instead. Still, it’s a great board overall!"

"I appreciate having a board with a 'pi zero' footprint but with much more power! However, the support for troubleshooting isn't as robust as Raspberry Pi, so be ready to navigate challenges on your own. The Radxa discord is very helpful, and with the right images, I found it to work well for my projects."

"I really enjoy this SBC but encountered some issues with operating system support. The vendor's images have flaws, and I was surprised to find there’s no way to programmatically identify the board revision. While it has its advantages like a faster processor and better memory, it’s not directly comparable to the Pi Zero line."

"I was excited to use this for the g_mass_storage kernel module with my NAS server, but unfortunately, the provided Debian image doesn’t include it. I've reached out to Radxa for help, but I’ve been waiting for over five days without a response, which is disappointing."

"I purchased my LattePanda 3Δ 864 from Amazon, along with a Titan Case and a Samsung 980 SSD 1TB M.2 card. It arrived quickly and included a power supply. I installed Linux Mint on it and set up a dual boot. Having used SBCs for years, I can confidently say that the LattePanda 3Δ is in a class of its own. It may cost more than other SBCs, but I believe you get what you pay for. The technical support has been outstanding, and I'm using it daily since March."

"The LattePanda 3Δ is the best SBC I've ever used! Windows 10 runs beautifully on it. The quality and engineering are clearly top-notch. I can't imagine going back to a Raspberry Pi 4; the Delta 3 is a massive leap forward. The extra cost is absolutely justified, and the active community around it is invaluable for any maker projects. I've been thoroughly impressed with their responsive support."

"As a novice in SBC projects, I chose the LattePanda for its faster processor speed and USB 3.2 ports. It fits perfectly into my cybersecurity project. I appreciate that it doesn't rely on an SD card, which can be unreliable. Overall, it ticks all the boxes for me and performs exceptionally well. I would recommend it if it suits your needs."

"I love this thing; it works great with plenty of power. I'm using it for Robotics and AI, and it performs exceptionally well."

"I just received it, put on the case I bought, and tried Ubuntu; everything is working very well."

"As someone who has run countless Raspberry Pis, I find this device to be fast. However, I am a bit disappointed with its stability and the painful setup for M.2 compared to the Raspberry Pi."

"I just got this to run a print server. It’s the perfect price and performance for such a small task. It feels a lot faster than my Pi 3B that I replaced. Plus, there are some minor quality of life improvements like a heat sink, power switch, USB-C charging, etc."

"I decided to give the Le Potato a try when the price of Pis skyrocketed. I invested around 80 hours learning to port my apps from the Pi. Now, only a few of my projects aren't compatible with the Potato. This Sweet Potato is great—$35.00 for a 2 GB Pi 4 equivalent that draws significantly less power. If you're not willing to put in some effort, it might not be for you."

"I own the original version of this board and loved it. When I found out about the updated version with USB-C power and UEFI support, I was excited to try it out. However, running a full software update on Debian took several HOURS compared to the old version. I might have just gotten a defective unit, but it’s disappointing nonetheless. I would recommend the Le Potato instead for reliability."