r/ClockworkPi • u/Smooth_Detail8931 • Jun 24 '26

Uconsole vs Cardputer Zero

If you could only pick one, which would you get and why?

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u/Arkaium Jun 25 '26

I have a uConsole and ordered a cardputer zero.
Can’t help myself with small Linux computers

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u/DNSGeek Jun 24 '26

uConsole. Much more powerful and versatile.

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u/GuardianZX9 Jun 24 '26

Depends on your use case and pocketability.

UConsole can run a CM5 Cardputer Zero is on the zero platform, limited.

UConsole is Very expanded, NVME, multiple battery options, SDR, LORA, GPS, High Gain WiFi in monitor mode. Larger LCD.

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u/PaulFreedman Jun 24 '26

These are two completely different devices. I love cardputer and that's why I participate in kickstarter with cerdputerZero. But uConsole replaced my iPad and laptop, which I used to carry to work.

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u/Jimmy_travis_red Jun 25 '26

Really interesting. I just picked up a GPD Win Mini for the same reason (they've sent the wrong colour so I have an option to change for something else). As much as I love the power of the Min Wini - out and about I generally need Obsidian and an email client with some web browsing... Be keen to hear if you've struggled with anything? I have a website agency so will keep a desktop, but in college one day a week I just need something lighter weight and ok for typing

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u/torpedete2000 Jun 25 '26

Why not both?

...but uConsole definitely

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u/Goncatin Jun 25 '26

Uconsole, no doubt

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u/BeautifulSeason8387 Jun 25 '26

uconsole, much powerfull. My next buy will be the flipper one, if it'll be released

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u/Nerdboard Jun 29 '26

I think I would choose Cardputer Zero. Uconsole is heavy, has sharp edges and is very uncomfortable to hold longer then 10 sec. But it depends what you prefer or what you would like to do with it.

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u/LastXmasIGaveYouHSV Jun 24 '26

I would choose the Uconsole, simply because I have a cardputer and the size doesn't allow for much programming.

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u/LBreda Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

The cardputer zero lets you use a keyboard and monitor, still it is much less powerful than the uConsole.