{"id":32594,"date":"2026-09-28T09:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T07:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32594"},"modified":"2026-11-09T05:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T04:05:18","slug":"hardkernel-odroid-n2l-2go","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/produit\/hardkernel-odroid-n2l-2go\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardkernel ODROID-N2L 2 GB"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>ODROID-N2L 2 GB: the compact S922X board for media boxes, emulation and IoT<\/h2>\n<p>Visit <strong>Hardkernel ODROID-N2L 2 GB<\/strong> offers the six-core <strong>Amlogic S922X<\/strong> processor of the ODROID-N2+ in a 69 x 56 mm form factor, with 2 GB of LPDDR4. It targets single-task projects where processing power matters more than the amount of memory: living room media player, emulation console, display or controller.<\/p>\n<p>The processor, Mali-G52 GPU and memory frequency are identical to the 4 GB version: you get the same hexa-core architecture, with memory suited to single-task use.<\/p>\n<h2>Why choose the N2L 2 GB<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Same power as the 4 GB<\/strong> : four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and two Cortex-A53 cores at 2 GHz.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4K HDR video<\/strong> : HDMI 2.0 output up to 4K 60 Hz with HDR and CEC, decoding is handled by the video processor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tiny power consumption<\/strong> : around 1.5 W at idle, 0.2 W when off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster memory than the N2+<\/strong> : LPDDR4 at 3216 MT\/s, 10 to 20% more system performance according to Hardkernel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>eMMC storage<\/strong> : fast boot and better endurance than a microSD card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embeddable form factor<\/strong> : 50 g with its fan-cooled heatsink, for robots, arcade cabinets or human-machine interfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mr-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>ODROID-N2L 2 GB<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Processor<\/td>\n<td>Amlogic S922X 12 nm: 4 x Cortex-A73 at 2.2 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A53 at 2 GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GPU<\/td>\n<td>Mali-G52, 6 execution units, 800 MHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memory<\/td>\n<td>2 GB LPDDR4, 32-bit bus, 3216 MT\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>eMMC module connector + microSD UHS-I SDR104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Video<\/td>\n<td>1 x HDMI 2.0 up to 4K 60 Hz, HDR, CEC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Audio<\/td>\n<td>digital via HDMI only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USB<\/td>\n<td>1 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Network<\/td>\n<td>none built in: USB Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GPIO<\/td>\n<td>40 pins: up to 25 GPIO, 2 x I2C, SPI, UART, 2 x 10-bit ADC (1.8 V max)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power supply<\/td>\n<td>5.5 x 2.1 mm jack, 7.5 to 16 V, 12 V 2 A adapter recommended<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consumption<\/td>\n<td>around 1.5 W at idle, 5.4 to 6.1 W under CPU load<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>69 x 56 x 22 mm with fan-cooled heatsink, 50 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operating systems<\/td>\n<td>Android 9, Ubuntu 22.04 MATE and Minimal (kernel 4.9), Ubuntu 22.04 Desktop (kernel 5.15)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Which one should you choose?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mr-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Card<\/th>\n<th>Memory<\/th>\n<th>Built-in networking<\/th>\n<th>Ideal for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ODROID-N2L 2 GB (this product)<\/td>\n<td>2 GB LPDDR4<\/td>\n<td>none<\/td>\n<td>Android box, emulation console, display, IoT node<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/hardkernel-odroid-n2l-4go\/\">ODROID-N2L 4 GB<\/a><\/td>\n<td>4 GB LPDDR4<\/td>\n<td>none<\/td>\n<td>Linux desktop, containers, multi-service server<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/cat\/raspberry-pi-4\/\">Raspberry Pi 4<\/a><\/td>\n<td>1 to 8 GB depending on version<\/td>\n<td>Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi<\/td>\n<td>projects that require built-in networking and the HAT ecosystem<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our advice: if the board runs a single application, the 2 GB is enough. For a graphical desktop with a busy browser, several containers or a database, go for the 4 GB.<\/p>\n<h2>Compatibility and pitfalls to avoid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dedicated images<\/strong> : the LPDDR4 requires a specific bootloader. N2 and N2+ images do not boot: download Hardkernel's N2L images (Android 9, Ubuntu 22.04).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking over USB<\/strong> : no Ethernet port or Wi-Fi. Hardkernel advises against USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapters on the USB 3.0 port: use a Wi-Fi dongle on the USB 2.0 port instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power supply<\/strong> : 5.5 x 2.1 mm jack, 7.5 to 16 V; the board cannot be powered over USB.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sound<\/strong> : via HDMI only. For an analog speaker, add a USB sound card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooling<\/strong> : keep the fan for sustained loads such as emulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Included and not included<\/h2>\n<p>The board is supplied with its fan-cooled heatsink. Power supply, storage, network adapter and case are sold separately.<\/p>\n<h2>Recommended accessories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/16gb-android-emmc-module-for-odroid-n2l\/\">16 GB Android eMMC module for ODROID-N2L<\/a> : Android preinstalled, the ideal combination for a living room box.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/12v-2a-power-supply-for-odroid-n2l\/\">Official 12 V 2 A power supply<\/a> : stable voltage and the right connector, no checking needed.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/hardkernel-wifi-module-5bk-dual-band-wi-fi-and-bluetooth-module-for-odroid\/\">Hardkernel Wi-Fi Module 5BK<\/a> : 5 GHz Wi-Fi for streaming and Bluetooth for a controller.<\/li>\n<li>SanDisk Ultra microSD card: to try an Ubuntu image or an emulation distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Uses and projects<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Android media box<\/strong> : with the Android eMMC module, the interface boots straight onto the TV.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retro gaming console<\/strong> : the S922X easily emulates 8, 16 and 32-bit consoles. To go further, see our retro gaming kits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital signage<\/strong> : kiosk-mode browser on a welcome screen, with negligible power consumption. Ideas in our article on digital signage in stores.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IoT node<\/strong> : measurements via I2C, SPI, UART or ADC under Ubuntu Minimal, sent over Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is 2 GB of RAM enough for an Android box?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Android 9 runs well with 2 GB and video playback relies on the S922X hardware decoder.<\/p>\n<h3>Is the 2 GB version slower than the 4 GB?<\/h3>\n<p>No: the processor, GPU and memory frequency are identical. The difference only shows if several demanding applications fill up the memory.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I reuse the image from my ODROID-N2+?<\/h3>\n<p>No. The switch to LPDDR4 required a new bootloader: use an N2L image or a preinstalled N2L eMMC module.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I connect the board to my network?<\/h3>\n<p>With a USB dongle: Hardkernel recommends the Wi-Fi Module 5BK, preferably on the USB 2.0 port.<\/p>\n<h3>Which power supply for the ODROID-N2L 2 GB?<\/h3>\n<p>A 12 V 2 A adapter with a center-positive 5.5 x 2.1 mm jack. The board accepts 7.5 to 16 V.<\/p>\n<p>Choose the ODROID-N2L 2 GB for a dedicated, powerful and silent device. Shipped within 24\/48 h after payment is received from our stock based in France, official and tested products, returns possible within 14 days with return authorization, free pickup point delivery on orders of \u20ac200 or more, and payment by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay. 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