Odroid

Name

Odroid

Legal name

Hardkernel co., Ltd.

Website

https://hardkernel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Single-Board Computers (SBC)

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Desktop Workstations (HDACAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Server Hardware Platforms (Rack/Tower/Blade) (HDABADAA), Mobile Operating Systems & Firmware (Android forks, OEM UI, Feature Phone OS) (CRACALAE), Hardware ADC Appliances (On‑Prem/Box) (HDAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Single board computers
• ARM-based SBCs
• Embedded development platforms
• Open-source hardware
• Linux Android computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Anyang

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Single Board Computer Sales: Sale of ODROID SBCs including x86 (H4/H5), Amlogic (C4/C5/N2+), and RockChip (M1/M2) product lines with various RAM and storage configurations
2. Accessories and Add-ons: Sale of complementary products including displays, power supplies, cases, connectivity modules, cameras, sensors, cooling solutions, cables, memory modules, and add-on boards
3. eMMC and Storage Modules: Pre-loaded eMMC modules with Linux or Android OS in various capacities (8GB to 256GB) for the N2, N2L, and other platforms

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hardkernel Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and sells the ODROID line of ARM-based and x86 single-board computers (SBCs) along with companion accessories such as eMMC storage modules, HDMI displays, power supplies, cases, cooling solutions, and add-on expansion boards. The products are sold directly to developers, hobbyists, and system integrators for use in embedded systems, home servers, NAS, retro gaming, and industrial applications, with full Linux and Android OS support.

Product overview

ODROID is a brand of single board computers (SBCs) manufactured by Hardkernel Co., Ltd., a South Korean company. The product lineup consists of multiple SBC series categorized by processor platform: x86 boards (ODROID-H5, H4, H4+, H4 ULTRA), Amlogic-based boards (ODROID-C4, C5, N2+, N2L, HC4, GO ULTRA), and RockChip-based boards (ODROID-M1, M1S, M2). The portfolio also includes portable gaming devices (ODROID-GO ULTRA), home cloud storage solutions (ODROID-HC4 series), and a wide range of accessories including eMMC storage modules, HDMI displays, power supplies, cooling solutions, and add-on expansion boards. All ODROID products are developer-focused single board computers designed for embedded systems, personal projects, and industrial applications, supporting both Linux and Android operating systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ODROID-H5 x86-based single-board computer with onboard 10 GbE networking designed for low cost, low power consumption, and 24x7 continuous usage.
• ODROID-H4 Series x86-based single-board computer family including ODROID-H4, ODROID-H4 PLUS, and ODROID-H4 ULTRA variants with progressively enhanced specifications.
• ODROID-C4 Affordable, power-efficient, high-performance Amlogic-based single-board computer supporting Android and Linux platforms, available with 2GB and 4GB RAM.
• ODROID-C5 Affordable, power-efficient, high-performance Amlogic-based single-board computer supporting Android and Linux platforms.
• ODROID-N2+ High-performance Amlogic S922X-based single-board computer with big.Little architecture (quad-core Cortex-A73 + dual-core Cortex-A53), Mali-G52 GPU, DDR4 RAM, onboard RTC backup battery holder, and 40-pin GPIO expansion header.
• ODROID-N2L Discontinued low-cost variant of ODROID-N2+ with a smaller 69x56mm form factor, LPDDR4 RAM for lower power consumption, designed for embedded systems that do not require Ethernet connectivity.
• ODROID-HC4 Home Cloud Series Home cloud single-board computer family for building personal network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, including the base HC4, an HC4 variant with OLED status display, and a complete HC4-P kit.
• ODROID-GO ULTRA Handheld portable gaming console for retro gaming and emulation, available in Clear White and Dim Gray color variants.
• ODROID-M1S RockChip-based single-board computer available in 4GB and 8GB RAM variants, with an optional IO Header for expanded connectivity.
• ODROID-M2 High-performance RockChip-based single-board computer with advanced computing power required by industrial embedded system builders, available in 8GB and 16GB RAM variants.
• ODROID-M1 RockChip-based single-board computer with a wide range of useful peripherals for embedded system applications, available in 4GB and 8GB RAM variants.
• eMMC Storage Modules Pre-loaded eMMC storage modules in 8GB to 256GB capacities with Linux or Android OS images, designed for the ODROID N2, N2L, and other platforms.
• HDMI Display Modules HDMI display modules including ODROID-VU7A Plus (7-inch), ODROID-VU7C (7-inch), ODROID-VU12 (12-inch), and ODROID-VU5A (5-inch) with multi-touch and audio capability.
• Power Supply Units Power adapters and supplies for ODROID SBCs, including a 12V/2A power supply with Asia/Korea round plug.
• Add-on Boards and Expansion Modules Expansion boards including RS-485 Add-on Board for the C5, RTC shields, cooling fans, and GPIO expansion modules for ODROID SBCs.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPU multi-core performance ~20% faster than N1
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Radxa (Rock Pi): Maker of Rock Pi and Radxa SBC/CM4-style computing products using RockChip and Amlogic silicon. Direct competitor in the ARM SBC market with similar developer tooling, form factors, and pricing strategy targeting embedded and developer buyers.
• Raspberry Pi: The dominant single-board computer maker, shipping Raspberry Pi single-board computers to developers, educators, and industrial integrators worldwide. Directly comparable product category, target market, and Linux-first developer ecosystem; ODROID positions against Raspberry Pi on power efficiency, performance, and ARM choice.
• Khadas: Hong Kong-based maker of ARM SBCs (VIM, Edge) and single-board computers with focus on performance and media/AI use cases. Comparable ARM SBC product strategy, Amlogic/RockChip SoC sourcing, and developer/hobbyist customer segment.
• PINE64: Open-source hardware community that designs and sells ARM SBCs (Pinebook Pro, PinePhone, PineTab, Star64) targeting developers and Linux enthusiasts. Comparable open-hardware ethos, community-driven development model, and ARM SBC product range that overlaps ODROID's developer focus.
• Orange Pi (Shenzhen Xunlong Software): China-based maker of ARM single-board computers using Allwinner, RockChip, and Amlogic SoCs, selling direct and via global distributors at budget price points. Closely comparable to ODROID in target customer (developers, hobbyists), SoC sourcing strategy, and direct-to-consumer distribution model.
• BeagleBoard (BeagleBone): Open-source single-board computer platform (BeagleBone, PocketBeagle) developed by the BeagleBoard.org Foundation. Directly comparable developer/hobbyist SBC positioning with strong community and Linux focus, historically a reference for ODROID-style ARM SBCs.
• Banana Pi (SinoVoip / BPI): Maker of Allwinner and Amlogic-based single-board computers positioned as Raspberry Pi alternatives. Directly comparable ARM SBC product line, similar hobbyist/prosumer target market, and overlapping Linux/Android OS support.

Others

• Seeed Studio: IoT hardware ecosystem company that sells SBCs (re:Terminal, Odyssey), accessories, sensors, and developer tools to the maker and embedded markets. Comparable developer-channel customer base and overlapping accessory/expansion-board product categories with ODROID.

Emerging players

• NVIDIA Jetson: NVIDIA's SBC-class edge AI computing platform (Jetson Nano, Orin Nano) for robotics, AI, and embedded applications. Adjacent SBC form factor competing for industrial embedded and AI-at-the-edge workloads, the same high-end use cases ODROID's M2 and H5 target.

Broad incumbents

• ASUS Tinker Board: ASUS-branded line of ARM SBCs and Tinker Board products serving developers and industrial customers. Broader incumbent in PC/IoT hardware that overlaps ODROID in SBC functionality while leveraging ASUS's distribution, certifications, and enterprise channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/odroid5
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hardkernel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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