Hardkernel's enthusiast-grade ARM SBC built around the Samsung Exynos 5422 big.LITTLE octa-core processor. Same SoC and software image as the popular ODROID-XU4 — fully compatible with all XU4 OS images, accessories, and software.
Aluminum heatsink chassis included for passive cooling under sustained load. With current Pi 5 prices driven up by the 2026 LPDDR4 memory crisis, this is an excellent value for compute-heavy applications — 8 cores and a heatsink for a fraction of a Pi 5 16GB's price.
No HDMI/display port as this is designed as a headless server
If connecting an HDD externally through the USB port, consider using the 5V/6A power supply
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8
CPU Cores
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2.0GHz
A15 Performance
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14.9GB/s
Memory Bandwidth
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1Gb/s
Ethernet
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| Processor | Samsung Exynos 5422 big.LITTLE 4× Cortex-A15 @ 2.0 GHz + 4× Cortex-A7 @ 1.4 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 — OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.2 Full Profile |
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR3 @ 933 MHz, 64-bit bus (~14.9 GB/s) |
| Storage | microSD UHS-1 slot + optional eMMC module slot |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) |
| USB | 1× USB 2.0 host |
| Power Input | 5V / 4A barrel (5.5mm OD × 2.1mm ID, center positive) — PSU sold separately |
| Cooling | Integrated aluminum heatsink chassis (included) |
| Dimensions | 92 × 42 × 29 mm · ~120 g |
| Power Draw | ~14W under full load · ~3W idle |
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✔ IN THE BOX
ODROID-MC1 Solo SBC
Aluminum heatsink chassis (assembled) Mounting screws (M3 × 8mm) Quick-start setup guide (PDF link) |
⚠ SOLD SEPARATELY
5V / 4A power supply
microSD card (8GB+) Ethernet cable eMMC module (optional) |
Bundled kits with PSU, microSD, and Ethernet cable available — see our other listings.
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⚙️ Klipper / OctoPrint 3D Print Host
Eight cores handle input shaping math and multi-printer hosting with headroom a Pi 4 doesn't have. Aluminum chassis means silent, 24/7-ready operation with no aftermarket cooling.
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📦 Docker Swarm / Kubernetes Cluster Node
Designed from day one for clustering. Stack 2, 4, or more for a real distributed-systems lab at desktop scale. Native ARM64 Docker, k3s, and Kubernetes support.
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🔧 ARM Build Farm / Compile Node
Native ARM cross-compilation for Yocto, Buildroot, Android, and Linux distro maintenance. 8 cores per node, gigabit fabric, mature toolchain.
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🏠 Self-Hosted Homelab
Runs Plex, Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, AdGuard Home, Home Assistant, Nginx Proxy Manager, OpenMediaVault, and the rest of the homelab stack on Armbian or Ubuntu.
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🎓 Educational / Research Platform
Used in university CS courses for parallel computing, distributed systems, and embedded Linux. PXE-boot guides and cluster tutorials available on Hardkernel's wiki.
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🍉 Raspberry Pi Alternative
With Pi 5 16GB now over $300 due to the LPDDR4 crisis, the MC1 Solo gives you 8 ARM cores and a heatsink for a fraction of that — and it's actually in stock.
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Runs all standard ODROID-XU4 OS images:
| ● Armbian (recommended) | ● Ubuntu Server / Desktop | ● Debian (Bookworm/Bullseye) | ||
| ● Manjaro ARM | ● Fedora ARM | ● Android 4.4 / 7.1 (legacy) | ||
Tested and verified working with:
Klipper · OctoPrint · Mainsail · Fluidd · Docker · Docker Swarm · k3s · Kubernetes · Home Assistant · Plex · Jellyfin · Nextcloud · Nginx · OpenMediaVault · Pi-hole · AdGuard Home
| Feature | ODROID-MC1 Solo | Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB) |
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| CPU Cores | 8 (big.LITTLE) | 4 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s | ~6.4 GB/s |
| Cooling | Aluminum heatsink chassis included | Aftermarket cooling needed |
| Form Factor | Designed for clustering | Single-board only |
| 2026 Stock Status | In stock, ships today | Memory crisis pricing |
| Software Support | Armbian, Ubuntu, Debian (mature) | Raspberry Pi OS (broader) |
Building a cluster, lab, or build farm? Quantity discounts available:
Pre-built cluster kits with switch, PSUs, and SD cards also available — see our other listings.
| 📦 Ships From | Kissimmee, Florida — USPS Priority Mail |
| ⚡ Handling Time | Same-day on orders placed before 2 PM ET (Mon–Fri) |
| 📦 Packaging | Anti-static bag, double-boxed with cushioning |
| ↺ Returns | No returns accepted |
| 🌎 International | Please message for combined shipping rates before purchase |
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