Hailo Hailo-10H (M.2) vs Nvidia Tesla M40
Nvidia Tesla M40 is the more capable pick; Hailo Hailo-10H (M.2) is the cheaper one - which wins comes down to the job below.
The verdict
- Plex
- Nvidia Tesla M40 transcodes video; Hailo Hailo-10H (M.2) is detection-only (no transcode).
- Frigate
- Hailo Hailo-10H (M.2) handles more cameras (~48 vs ~25).
- Local AI
- Nvidia Tesla M40 has 24GB VRAM (up to ~33B (Q4)); the other has none - not for LLMs.
- Fit
- Hailo Hailo-10H (M.2) is easier to add to a mini-PC (M.2, needs a spare slot).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Hailo Hailo-10H (M.2) | Nvidia Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | none | ~12 streams win |
| Frigate NVR | ~48 cameras win | ~25 cameras |
| Local LLM | none | 24GB VRAM win |
| Fits a mini-PC | M.2, needs a spare slot win | full-size PCIe, DIY build |
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 | Hailo Hailo-10H (M.2) | Nvidia Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $120 | $120 |
| Type | npu | gpu |
| Interface | m2-ae | pcie |
| Transcode | - | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Maxwell) |
| Frigate detector | Hailo | TensorRT |
| TOPS | 40 | - |
| VRAM (GB) | - | 24 |
| Low profile | no | no |
| GPU sharing | - | vgpu (unlock) |
| Power (W) | 4 | 250 |