TL;DR
[Saturday, 26 July 2025] The Orange Pi team has unveiled the highly anticipated release of the Orange Pi X, an economically priced mini-PC that delivers outstanding performance without breaking the bank. This latest addition to their lineup features the robust Intel N100 and N150 processors, ensuring users enjoy a powerful computing experience at an accessible price point.
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Unveiling the new Orange Pi X: A Budget Mini PC/SBC
[Saturday, 26 July 2025] The Orange Pi team has unveiled the highly anticipated release of the Orange Pi X, an economically priced mini-PC that delivers outstanding performance without breaking the bank. This latest addition to their lineup features the robust Intel N100 and N150 processors, ensuring users enjoy a powerful computing experience at an accessible price point.
This board is optimized for tech enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals, presenting a versatile and high-performing solution. Its sleek design permits various uses, including home automation, building your own mini PC, configuring a server, or designing a compact media center device.
Hardware Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel N150 / N10 |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (750 MHz) |
| Memory | LPDDR5: 8GB up to 4800MHz ADLN single channel |
| Storage | SPI FLASH: 128Mb (default), 256Mb optional 1x M.2 M-key 2242 sockets: PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD TF Card: Supports up to 1TB |
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5 + BT 5.0, BLE |
| Ethernet Interface | 1x 2.5GbE Ethernet |
| Display | Supports dual-screen heterodyne display, Dual Micro D-Type HDMI (4K@60fps). |
| Camera | 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI camera interfaces |
| USB | 2x USB 3.1 GEN1 Host 2x USB 2.0 host |
| Audio | 3.5mm headphone jack audio input/output HDMI audio output |
| Buttons | 1x POWER ON/OFF |
| RTC | 2-pin spare battery connector (Pitch = 1.25 mm) |
| 40Pin | 26-pin function expansion interface, supports the following interface types: GPIO, UART, I2C, 3V/5V, SPI, PWM, etc. |
| Power Input/Output | Power connector: 2-pin. Maximum 5V, 1A output, such as for connecting a fan. |
| Power Supply | Type-C PD (12V/3A) |
| PCB Size | 85mm x 57.3mm x 1.6mm |
| Weight | 60 grams |
| CNC-machined metal case (optional) | Optional |
| Supported OS | Windows / Linux (Ubuntu/Debian etc) |
Powered by an Intel N100/N150 Processor
The Orange Pi X is powered by a high-speed four-core Intel N100 or N150 processor, reaching a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Renowned for its excellent performance and energy efficiency, the CPU boasts a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of just 6W, making it a perfect for building a mini-PC. This board’s hardware excels at running multiple applications and handling demanding tasks with consistent reliability. It is compatible with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
The device’s hardware specifications make it perfect for playing mid-level games and using it as a mini desktop PC. It is also great for multimedia applications, offering endless possibilities for your creative projects.
Furthermore, the board is expected to be offred with a CNC-machined metal case, ensuring superior heat dissipation for optimal Performance. Moreover, due to its ability to run Windows OS, users will likely can enjoy their favorite content from popular streaming services like Disney+, Prime Video, and Netflix in 4K resolution which is a big advantage.
A Back Layout view of the board
GPIO Header
One of the standout features of the Pi X is its GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) header. This feature is also included with the board and allows users to connect a variety of hardware devices and components to the mini-PC, opening up endless possibilities for customization and expansion. Whether you’re looking to add sensors, LEDs, buttons, or even connect other boards, the GPIO header makes it possible.
M.2 Expansion slot
The Orange Pi team included an M.2 expansion slot in the design. This gives users the flexibility to add more storage or other modules as needed. Despite its compact size and budget-friendly price tag, the board doesn’t skimp on connectivity options. It comes with multiple USB ports, a Micro HDMI port for connecting displays, and four Ethernet ports for wired network connections.
Here are the initial screenshots of the board design (Engineering sample)
Exclusive first look at the board!
A closer look at the board (official release details).
Conclusion
In summary, the Orange Pi X is poised to deliver a budget-friendly computing option. Featuring a capable mid-range Intel processor, a versatile GPIO header, and an M.2 expansion slot, it presents users with an unmatched combination of flexibility and performance in a single device. We will keep you informed about price updates as soon as we acquire the necessary information.
For more information about the Orange Pi X, please visit the official Orange Pi website.