NanoPi M6

NanoPi M6 – Compact, Cutting-Edge Octa-Core SBC for AI, Media & NAS

Meet the NanoPi M6, FriendlyElec’s powerhouse single-board computer boasting an RK3588S octa-core SoC, blazing-fast LPDDR5 RAM, and expansive connectivity in a sleek, compact form. Whether you’re building an AI assistant, media server, or industrial controller, the M6 delivers desktop-grade muscle wrapped in DIY-friendly elegance.

Core Highlights

• Ultra-Fast RK3588S SoC – Quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 (up to 2.4 GHz) + quad-core Cortex-A55 (up to 1.8 GHz), ideal for multi-threaded workloads.

• Powerful Graphics & AI – Mali-G610 GPU (Vulkan 1.2, OpenCL 2.2, OpenGL ES 3.x) plus 6 TOPs NPU, perfect for AI inference and graphics-heavy tasks.

• LPDDR5 Memory Options – Available in 4 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB variants at 2400 MHz.
  

• Supports 8K Media – Decode 8K@60fps (H.265/VP9), 8K@30fps (H.264), AV1@4K60, and encode 8K H.264/H.265

• M.2 NVMe & eMMC Storage – Expand storage via M.2 M-Key slot, plus eMMC module socket and microSD slot (SDR104 speed supported).

• Connectivity Galore – Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 ports, plus M.2 E-Key (for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules).

• Rich I/O & Display – HDMI 2.1 output up to 8K@60Hz, dual MIPI-DSI, MIPI-CSI camera input, 3.5 mm audio jack, microphone input

• Developer-Friendly Expansion – 30-pin GPIO header (SPI, UART, I²C, PWM, 20 GPIOs), plus RTC battery and fan connectors.

• Multiple OS Support – Run Android, Debian, Ubuntu, FriendlyWrt, Buildroot, Proxmox, and more.
  

• Compact & Customizable – Measures just 90 × 62 mm, with optional CNC metal case and LCD combo available.

Why Choose NanoPi M6?

• Versatile Performance in a Small Package – Experience desktop-level capabilities in a palm-sized board.

• Ideal for AI & Media Applications – With 8K video processing and NPU power, it’s perfect for AI, media kiosks, and edge computing.

• Future-Proof Storage & I/O Expansion – M.2, USB, and GPIO make it highly adaptable for evolving needs.

• Friendly Support & Accessories – Optional cases, LCD displays, and Wi-Fi modules make setup quick and professional.

• Open Platform & OS Freedom – Freedom to choose your operating environment—whether it’s Ubuntu, Proxmox, or minimal Linux builds.

Common Use Cases