# Khadas VIM3L

> Affordable single-board computer with the Amlogic S905D3 quad-core SoC, up to 4GB DDR4 RAM, Wi-Fi 5, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-C PD power — supported by Armbian.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Khadas
- **Price:** ~$99
- **CPU:** Amlogic S905D3
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-A55
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 2GB / 4GB DDR4
- **Flash:** 16GB / 32GB eMMC
- **USB:** 3× USB-A + 1× USB-C
- **Power:** 5V–20V USB-C PD
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **Antenna:** true
- **SD Card:** microSD

## Connectivity

- **Wifi:** 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5, dual-band)
- **Bluetooth:** BLE 5.0
- **Ethernet:** Gigabit Ethernet

## Use Cases

- media-center
- desktop-computing

## Components

- **Amlogic S905D3** (soc): Amlogic S905D3 quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC with Mali-G31 GPU, supports 4K AV1 decode. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amlogic.com%2F%23Products%2F384%2Findex.html&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim3l&source=md-export)

## Description

## Overview

The Khadas VIM3L is a cost-effective variant of the VIM3, built around the Amlogic S905D3 quad-core Cortex-A55 SoC. While it shares the same form factor and many of the connectivity features of its sibling, the VIM3L focuses on delivering strong media performance at a lower price point, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious builders and media enthusiasts.

The board supports up to 4GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 32GB of eMMC flash storage, with a microSD slot for additional flexibility. It features three USB-A ports, a USB-C port with Power Delivery support (5V–20V), dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and Gigabit Ethernet. Armbian provides robust OS support with Debian and Ubuntu images.

With hardware AV1 decode capability and a Mali-G31 GPU, the VIM3L excels as a compact media center. Its USB-C PD power input allows it to be powered by modern laptop chargers, adding convenience in desktop and embedded deployments. For users who don't require the AI/NPU capabilities of the VIM3, the VIM3L offers an efficient and well-connected alternative.

## Where to Buy

- [Khadas](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khadas.com%2Fproduct-page%2Fvim3l-bare-board&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim3l&source=md-export) — $99.00

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khadas.com%2Fvim3l&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim3l&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.khadas.com%2Fproducts%2Fsbc%2Fvim3l%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=khadas-vim3l&source=md-export)

## Tags

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

## Images

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