Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra vs MeLE Quieter 4C
Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra is the more capable pick; MeLE Quieter 4C is the cheaper one - which wins comes down to the job below.
The verdict
- CPU
- Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra has 2x the CPU throughput (10,800 vs 5,307 PassMark).
- Idle power
- Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra idles lower (6W vs 7W) - cheaper to run 24/7.
- Networking
- Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra has more NICs (2 vs 1) - better for a firewall or VLAN trunk.
- RAM ceiling
- Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra takes more RAM (48GB vs 16GB).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra | MeLE Quieter 4C |
|---|---|---|
| Plex / Jellyfin | ~5 streams | ~5 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~4 cameras | ~4 cameras |
| Proxmox / VMs | 10,800 PassMark win | 5,307 PassMark |
| Firewall / router | 2 NICs win | 1 NICs |
| Local AI / LLM | no slot | no slot |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Hardkernel ODROID-H4 Ultra | MeLE Quieter 4C |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $230 | $220 |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel Processor N100 |
| Cores / threads | 8 | 4 |
| PassMark | 10,800 | 5,307 |
| iGPU | Intel UHD (32 EU) | Intel UHD (24 EU) |
| NICs | 2 | 1 |
| NIC model | Intel I226-V | 1GbE (chip unlisted) |
| RAM max (GB) | 48 | 16 |
| M.2 free | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe slot | none | none |
| Idle (W) | 6 | 7 |
| TDP (W) | 15 | 6 |