Top 6 New SBCs 2023

The best new single board computers for makers and enthusiasts of the past 12 months. Read this description later if you do not want to know the boards before you watch the video!

The ExplainingComputers Top 6 New SBCs of 2023, together with the videos in which I first reviewed them, are as follows:

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Rock 3C
03:38 Odyssey x86 J4125 v2
06:52 VisionFive 2 & Lichee Pi 4A
12:16 Orange Pi 5 (family)
15:52 Raspberry Pi 5
18:45 Wrap

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[MrSlowFloww]

I'm learning electronics and IT as a hobby. I was never familiar with SBCs and never used Linux in my life. This year I discovered your channel, and after watching your review of Rock 3C, I've decided to buy it, because I thought this would be a good SBC for a begginer as myself. And I was right. Now I've learned a lot about Linux, build a home meteo station, home server, camera surveillance system, and some other automation projects. All in 3 months. Thanks a lot for this. Now I'm waiting to recieve Orange Pi 5 Plus to make some other projects I have in mind. Thanks again.

[luizinoue]

I have aprecieted your videos every Sunday.

[jrherita]

Love this channel - thanks for keeping us up to date in this space! (Atari ST user)

[qg]

Chris I got to say your video production quality is brilliant. It's like looking at something expertly crafted. The placement of the SBC's, they are placed at a 90-degree angle the spacing between the SBC's are perfect, the lighting is perfect. It looks like I'm looking at a 3d render! Each and every one of your videos are consistent. I haven't seen anyone with as much quality than you have on YouTube or on TV!

[Razor_Burn]

The industry has come a long way in a year with plenty of decent SBCs to suit most budgets.
Thanks for sharing Chris and looking forward to the future instalment of this series 👍

[RoboNuggie]

A fair list Chris, and one which you could add community / overall support, which I think would only solidify the standings you gave. The Raspberry Pi is second to none when it comes to documentation, ethos and sheer engagement - which is often exemplified by Eben Upton, and perhaps personally, it's made in Wales, which was also where my first computer back in 1982 was made, the Dragon 32.
Thank you Chris, excellent as always - have a good what remains of the weekend Sir!

[BRBTechTalk]

I used to buy computer books for every popular OS/program and I read them all. Some I read cover to cover and others I used for reference of how to do something. I also had video tapes of "how to computer" and later CDs. This was when internet was still dial up. Your channel reminds me of those books and other digital media and I love it.

[tmling]

thanks for making this video, 5/6 of them equipped with 3.5mm audio jack, the only 1 most want to buy without it - Pi has an ironic sense of making SoC computers.

[MichelMorinMontreal]

An excellent overview of the state of play regarding the major trends in the realm of SBCs! I agree with the choices... I have to admit that the Orange Pi 5 Plus is a little bomb in terms of components and especially connectivity. Unfortunately, in Canadian dollars, the entry-level price is $200, without any accessories, and $245 for a starter kit... a price that quickly dampens the desire to buy. Thank you for this excellent review!

[PS_Tube]

Greetings Chris. That's one comprehensive list ! Great vid.

[ff]

Good list that goes over the features. Hopefully this can give more exposure for the non-Pi boards to get them some more community support.

[DylanWilsonYT]

Great video Chris! - I'm looking forward to getting a Raspberry Pi 5 soon! :)

[petercarter]

Another very professional well produced video, very interesting topic, thank you for posting

[StuartGrimshaw-pxwz]

Thanks for including a low-end board. A modern take on I/O without having to pay for a dodecacore processor :)

[notpublic]

Brilliant video. Thank you. Love the inclusion of the Risc CPUs.

[alanthornton]

I've just eaten the banana & it was very nice too! Excellent reviews of the 6 SBC's, the most important thing for me is good software support! The choice as to which one to buy depends on my requirements, I'll have to check my spreadsheet for that :) Thanks Chris I really appreciate the hard work that you've put into this video! Scissors are us.

[LostInThezone]

Always look forward to your SBC analysis.

[perrymcclusky]

Once again I’m in agreement with your list. Other than that, I’m going to immediately order myself a new banana! Looking forward to your next video!

[sambaxter]

Really happy with my Orange Pi 5 running Armbian 23.8 😀
It's fast and capable enough as a "backup" desktop computer.

[horusfalcon]

Those two RISC-V boards do look interesting. The RockChip RK3588 also looks like an interesting SoC. Thanks for putting this up.