LattePanda is back with a compact, x86-based single board computer that’s gunning for Raspberry Pi’s footprint but with way more muscle. Meet the LattePanda IOTA, a 4-core SBC that combines performance, connectivity, and flexibility in a form factor barely larger than your average Pi.
LattePanda IOTA puts Intel N150 in your palm
At just 88mm x 70mm, the IOTA doesn’t waste space. Inside, it’s powered by Intel’s Twin Lake N150, a quad-core chip that hits up to 3.6GHz. Users can choose between 8 GB or 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, paired with either 64 GB or 128 GB of onboard eMMC storage.
The specs are snappy enough for full Windows use, and the board’s configurable TDP is between 6W and 15W, which means it can be cooled passively or with a fan, depending on your build.
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Big I/O in a small shell
This thing punches well above its size when it comes to ports and expandability. Here’s what the LattePanda IOTA offers:
- 1x M.2 2230 slot (for storage or Wi-Fi)
- 1x PCIe FPC connector (PCIe 3.0 x1)
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps)
- Gigabit Ethernet
- 4K display output with eDP support
- MicroSD slot
- 24-pin GPIO header powered by an RP2040 MCU
That PCIe port opens the door to interesting expansions from M.2 storage to external GPUs (with obvious bandwidth limits). Want Wi-Fi? You’ll need to give up the M.2 slot, but LattePanda offers either AX210 Wi-Fi 6E or BE200 Wi-Fi 7 modules.
LattePanda IOTA isn’t cheap, but it’s capable
Starting at $166.80 for the 8 GB model (with passive cooler and Wi-Fi 6E), the IOTA isn’t a budget board. Competing x86 SBCs and mini PCs from ODROID or GMKtec often cost less for similar specs.
Still, there’s more to this board than dollar-per-core. In-band ECC support, full Windows compatibility, and its compact size make it appealing for:
- Embedded industrial systems
- Space-constrained microservers
- DIY firewalls
- Tiny NAS builds with SATA3 expansion
A powerful niche for serious makers
The IOTA may not be your first pick for casual tinkering, but for anyone needing x86 muscle in a Pi-sized body, it lands in a sweet spot. LattePanda isn’t chasing cheap; it’s chasing capability.
And on that front, it delivers.
