Specs & Power Consumption: FriendlyElec NanoPi R6C
Partially verified data Rockchip RK3588S
FriendlyElec NanoPi R6C (RK3588S): estimated 5W idle and 11W under load, 1x 2.5GbE + 1x 1GbE, up to 8 GB RAM. No VESA: alternative mounting tips.
Technical specifications
| Brand | FriendlyElec |
|---|---|
| Model | NanoPi R6C |
| CPU | Rockchip RK3588S |
| Max RAM | 8 GB [source] |
| Network ports | 1x 2.5GbE + 1x 1GbE [source] |
| Dimensions | 95 × 68 × 30 mm [source] |
| VESA mount | No estimate |
Power consumption & electricity cost
Idle estimate5 W
Under load estimate11 W
Estimated 24/7 average6.2 W
Yearly cost (€0.25/kWh)13.58 €
Average based on 80% of the time at idle and 20% under load, running 24/7: 54 kWh/year. Adjust the inputs to match your usage:
Energy: 54 kWh/year · Cost: 13.58 €/year
(1.13 €/month)
Mounting & usage guide
Mounting
- Footprint 95 × 68 mm, 30 mm tall (about 0.19 litres).
- No VESA mount: place it on a shelf or a rack tray, or use a universal strap-style mini PC holder.
Cooling & heat
- Low-power ARM SoC: a passive heatsink or small fan keeps it cool even running 24/7.
- Clean dust from the vents every 6-12 months to keep temperatures and power draw low.
Recommended use cases
- Always-on Home Assistant: at about 5 W idle it is cheap to run 24/7.
- OpenWrt, Pi-hole, Home Assistant OS or small ultra-low-power home servers.
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Data sources
- Dimensions: 95 × 68 × 30 mm — friendlyelec.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
- Max RAM: 8 GB — friendlyelec.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
- Network ports: 1x 2.5GbE + 1x 1GbE — friendlyelec.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
Estimated from the CPU class and measurements of similar models: idle power, load power, VESA support. Always check the manufacturer's spec sheet.
Real-world power draw varies with OS, RAM, drives, peripherals and BIOS settings.