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

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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

4096x2160@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:4096x2160@60

VGA

VGA × 1pc

Audio

Audio output

HDMI 2.0 

Audio input: onboard MIC, 3.5mm Headphone jack (input and output).

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.

Orange Pi 800 Interfaces

Orange Pi 800 Keyboard layout

Orange Pi 800 Keyboard Layout

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