# Khadas VIM2

> Powerful single-board computer with the Amlogic S912 octa-core SoC, 3GB DDR4 RAM, dual-band Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and Gigabit Ethernet — supported by Armbian.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Khadas
- **Price:** ~$89.9
- **CPU:** Amlogic S912
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-A53
- **CPU Cores:** 8
- **RAM:** 3GB DDR4
- **Flash:** 16GB / 32GB eMMC
- **USB:** 2× USB-A + 1× USB-C
- **Power:** 5V
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Antenna:** true
- **SD Card:** microSD

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band)
- **Bluetooth:** BLE 5.0
- **Ethernet:** Gigabit Ethernet

## Use Cases

- media-center
- desktop-computing

## Components

- **Amlogic S912** (soc): Amlogic S912 octa-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz SoC with Mali-T820 GPU, supports 4K H.265. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amlogic.com%2F%23Products%2F92%2Findex.html&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim2&source=md-export)

## Description

## Overview

The Khadas VIM2 is a performance-oriented single-board computer featuring the Amlogic S912 octa-core Cortex-A53 processor running at up to 1.5 GHz. Equipped with 3GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 32GB of eMMC flash storage, the VIM2 delivers noticeably more processing headroom than its predecessor, making it suitable for more demanding workloads.

Connectivity is comprehensive: dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, two USB-A ports, and a USB-C port for power and data. The microSD slot provides convenient storage expansion. Armbian provides well-maintained Debian and Ubuntu images for the VIM2, ensuring a smooth out-of-the-box Linux experience.

With its octa-core CPU, 4K H.265 video decoding, and robust wireless stack, the VIM2 is a natural fit for media centers, network-attached storage, and home automation hubs. Its upgraded connectivity over the VIM1 — particularly the 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 — makes it a compelling mid-range choice in the Khadas lineup.

## Where to Buy

- [Khadas](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khadas.com%2Fproduct-page%2Fnew-vim2&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim2&source=md-export) — $89.90

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khadas.com%2Fvim2&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim2&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.khadas.com%2Fproducts%2Fsbc%2Fvim2%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim2&source=md-export)

## Tags

`sbc`, `amlogic`, `armbian`, `linux`, `media-center`, `khadas`

## Images

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