Orange Pi 800 Review: All-in-one PC Inside a Keyboard Kit

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Orange Pi 800 Combo Mini PC Keyboard Specs, Review, Features, and price.

Orange Pi 800

Orange Pi 800 from Shenzhen Xunlong is an all-in-one keyboard similar to the Raspberry Pi 400 Keyboard. Deep diving into the keyboard’s internals, It’s an SBC (Single board computer) mounted inside a keyboard, making the product more convenient and portable for users. It combines a Mini PC functionality and can run popular Operating systems such as Linux or Android.

The dream of providing computers to Underprivileged people in 3rd world countries is becoming a reality, and this product has a good starting point. Installation of the product is hassle-free. You got an HDMI port capable of 4Kp60 resolution plus a VGA port. To use the product, you plug one of the mentioned interfaces into any TV or computer display, and you’re ready to go. Also, connecting it to a small portable projector unit is another optional configuration that can be very likable by some users.

Orange Pi 800

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Product Highlights

High-Performance Chip: Orange Pi 800 adopts Rockchip RK3399(28nm) 6-core ARM 64-bit processor, Based on the large and small size core architecture of big.LITTLE: Dual-core Cortex-A72 up to 1.8GHz(large core)+ Quad core Cortex-A53 up to 1.4GHz(small core).
It’s a PC inside a keyboard: The Orange Pi 800 is a fully integrated personal computer inside a keyboard – just plug in and play! It also means you don’t have to waste any space with a clunky desktop PC. Low-cost and portable, it is ideal for home study and for teaching computing concepts like programming, physical computing, and networking.
Go Wireless: The Orange Pi 800 comes equipped with a wireless LAN adaptor which will enable any one of you to take your device away with you anywhere. It isn’t necessary for those without a wireless connection as it also has a Gigabit Ethernet port.
Versatile and Affordable: Supporting Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) wireless WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, dual-display output, HDMI 4K HD video output, 1080P VGA video output, 2*USB 3.0 and 1* USB 2.0 ports. Orange Pi 800 offers a range of different ports. You can insert TF cards, display screens, and other devices. 26 Pin interface is reserved on the keyboard, which is convenient for users to complete some basic experimental projects.

Orange Pi 800 specifications

Specifications
Model	Orange Pi 800
Keyboard	78-key QWERTY keyboard
CPU	SoC	Rockchip RK3399
	Total Cores	6
	Total Threads	6
	Cache Memory	512 KB
	TDP	7W
GPU	Processor Graphics	ARM Mali-T860MP4
	Graphics Base Frequency	350 MHz
	Graphics Base Frequency	700 MHz
	Max Resolution	4096×2160@60Hz
	Execution Units	?
Operating System	Pre-installed with 64bit Windows 11 Pro OS, supports Windows 11 Home, Windows IOT Enterprise, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian).
Memory (RAM)	Memory Size	4GB
	Memory Speed	? MHz
	Memory Type	LPDDR4x
Storage	eMMC	64GB (eMMC 5.1，Theoretical data speed 400MB/s )
	MicoSD Card Slot	Yes
	SATA Slot (2.5″HDD)	2.5inch SATA Slot × 1pc SATA III Theoretical data speed 6Gbps. Support SATA HDD/SSD up to 4TB (The Height of disk ≤9.5mm)”
Graphics Outputs	HDMI output	HDMI 2.0, Support 4K@60fps Max Resolution:4096×2160@60
Graphics Outputs	VGA	VGA × 1pc
Audio	Audio output	HDMI 2.0 Audio input: onboard MIC, 3.5mm Headphone jack (input and output).
Audio	Audio Input	1x Microphone (Combo with 3.5mm earphone).
Connectivity	WiFi	WiFi + Bluetooth: On-board module (CDW-20U5622); 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band WiFi.
	Bluetooth	BT5.2
	Ethernet	10/100/1000Mbps (YT8531C) RJ-45
USB Ports	USB Type-C	Yes (Power supply)
	USB 3.0	x2 USB3.0 Support external HDD and SSD up to 5TB
	USB 2.0	x1 USB2.0 (480Mbps)
Software	Open Source Harmony OS Android 12.1 Orange Pi OS Manjaro Ubuntu / Debian
Other Interfaces	Power supply: USB Type C interface.26Pin interface: with I2C*1, SPI, UART, and multiple GPIO ports.
Power Button	On/Off	Power Button
Power Indicator	Power Indicator	Power off: Red indicator Working and Sleep: Blue indicator
Reset button	BIOS Reset button	Bios reset button × 1pc
CMOS battery	None-Rechargable	Non-rechargeable Lithium-Manganese battery CR2032
Power	DC IN 5V/4A
Dimensions	286mm X 122 mm X 22 mm
Weight:	0.385KG

Portable and lightweight

The advantages are significant, particularly in portability. Only weighing 385g, Students can carry the keyboard for studying Linux or just for using it as a low-level Mini PC. Based on our experience running SBC based on RockChip hardware, specifications should be enough for running applications, using it to run open office, streaming, gaming, browsing the internet, etc.

Hardware & Interfaces

Powered with a Rockchip RK3399 SoC, a 6-core ARM 64-bit processor,4GB LPDDR4, dual-band (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) wireless WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet，dual-display output, 4K HD video output，2 x USB 3.0 and 1 x USB 2.0 ports. Orange Pi 800 offers a range of different ports. You can insert TF cards, display screens, and other devices. 26 Pin interface is reserved on the keyboard, which is convenient for many users, including open-source Linux hobbyists, developers, and DIY professionals.