Key Takeaways
1. The NanoPi Neo3 Plus is a cost-effective refresh of the previous R76S model, priced significantly lower.
2. It features a Rockchip RK3528A chipset with four ARM Cortex-A53 cores and a Mali-450 GPU.
3. Connectivity options include a Gigabit Ethernet port, microSD card reader, USB 3.0 Type-A, and USB 2.0 Type-C ports.
4. The board is compact, measuring 48 x 48 mm and weighing 21.5 g, and supports various Linux 6.1 LTS variants.
5. Pricing starts at $24 for the 1 GB RAM model without eMMC storage, with additional eMMC options available for purchase.
FriendlyElec has refreshed their NanoPi series with the introduction of the Neo3 Plus. This new model follows the previous year’s R76S, which is currently priced at $84.99 on Amazon. The Neo3 Plus keeps the compact design of the R76 while offering a significantly reduced price.
Specs and Features
To achieve this cost-effective solution, FriendlyElec has equipped the Neo3 Plus with a Rockchip RK3528A chipset that features four ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores and a Mali-450 GPU. The Neo3 Plus now has a single Gigabit Ethernet port and includes a microSD card reader, along with a USB 3.0 Type-A port and a USB 2.0 Type-C port. For power, it requires 5V/2A, which can be supplied through its Type-C port or its 26-pin GPIO header.
Additional Connectivity
In addition to its main features, the Neo3 Plus also comes with connectors for stereo speakers, a 5V fan header, debug UART, and an eMMC socket. The board measures 48 x 48 mm and weighs just 21.5 g, with red and green LEDs, plus a 2-pin RTC connector. According to the information on the company’s wiki, the Neo3 Plus is compatible with multiple Linux 6.1 LTS variants, including Debian 13 Core and Ubuntu Core 24.04.
Pricing Options
The NanoPi Neo3 Plus starts at a price of $24 for the model with 1 GB of RAM, but it does not include eMMC flash storage. Alternatively, you can get the new single-board computer (SBC) for $32, which comes with a metal case as shown in the image below. FriendlyElec also offers 64 GB and 256 GB eMMC modules for $23 and $61, respectively, during checkout. For further information, visit FriendlyElec’s official website.
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