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Hardkernel’s latest single-board computer is a 69 x 56 mm (2.7″ x 2.2″) device with an Amlogic S922X hexa-core processor, up to 4GB of RAM, support for card storage up to eMMC and microSD, and a starting price of $59.
Not only is the ODROID-N2L slightly smaller than a Raspberry Pi Model B, but it’s also quite a bit smaller than its larger sibling, the ODROID-N2+. Hardkernel did have to drop some features to shave off the size, but the company says it decided to make those compromises in response to customer demand for a smaller model.
The new ODROID-N2L lacks built-in support for Ethernet, WiFi or Bluetooth. You will need a USB adapter to add any network connectivity. There are fewer USB ports and no dedicated audio jacks. And the processor works at a slightly lower speed.
But Hardkernel says the smaller size makes it easy to mount the ODROID-2NL “inside a variety of small devices,” and that it’s suitable for robots, drones, arcade consoles or other systems that might not require built-in network support.
The small computer also swaps DDR4 memory for LPDDR4, which takes up less space. But Hardkernel says the upside is that LPDDR4 memory is faster and uses less power.
Here’s an overview of some key features for the ODROID-N2L and ODROID-N2+.
| ODROID-N2L | ODROID-N2+ | |
| Dimensions | 69 x 56 mm | 90 x 90 mm |
| Processor | Amlogic S922X 12nm 4 x ARM Cortex-A73 @ 2.2 GHz 2 x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz Mali-G52 graphics @ 800 MHz |
Amlogic S922X 12nm 4 x ARM Cortex-A73 @ 2.4 GHz 2 x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 2 GHz Mali-G52 graphics @ 800 MHz |
| RAM | LPDDR4-3216 2 GB or 4 GB 1.1 Volts |
DDR4 2GB or 4GB 1.2 Volts |
| Storage | 1 x eMMC slot (up to 128GB) 1 x microSD card reader (UHS-I support) |
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| Networks | WiFi or Ethernet only available via USB adapter | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Optional USB WiFi adapter |
| Video & audio | 1 x HDMI 2.0 (4K/60Hz) | 1 x HDMI 2.0 (4K/60Hz) 1 x 3.5mm composite video 1 x 3.5mm stereo line out 1 x optional S/PDIF |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
4 x USB 3.0 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Other I/O | 1 x Debug serial console (UART) 1 x MIPI DSI 4Lane (TBD) 1 x Peripheral Expansion Head (40-pin, 2.54mm pitch) |
1 x Debug serial console (UART) 1 x Peripheral Expansion Head (40-pin, 2.54mm pitch |
| Power | DC power jack (7.5V ~ 16V input recommended) Recommended power adapter DC 12V/2A |
DC power jack (7.5V ~ 18V input recommended) Recommended power adapter DC 12V/2A |
| Starting price (As of Nov 8, 2022) | $59 | $66 |
Hardkernel says the ODROID-N2L can be used with a fan or heat, and the system supports Android and Linux. The company offers disk images for Android 9.0, Ubuntu 22.04 and EmuELEC.
via CNX Software and ODROID forum
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