The VisionFive 2 Lite is a RISC-V-based SBC (Image source: StarFive Tech)
A new single-board computer that looks like the Raspberry Pi might be a noteworthy alternative to the most well-known SBC on the market. The VisionFive 2 Lite is also fairly cheap and supports external sensors and actuators.
Silvio Werner (translated by Enrico Frahn), Published 08/09/2025 🇩🇪
We have reported numerous times on new single-board computers, including various alternatives to the popular Raspberry Pi 5. SBC are usually based on either the x86 and RISC-V architectures. The StarFive VisionFive 2 Lite is a new board that utilizes the latter and is currently available as part of a Kickstarter campaign in return for a pledge of $20. Shipping fees are not included, and as with all crowdfunding campaigns, backers might lose their money if the product never makes it to market.
That said, this single-board computer measures 3.35 by 2.2 inches and is equipped with a JD7110S SoC, which has four cores that run at up to 1.25 GHz. Depending on the configuration, the memory capacity is either 2GB, 4GB or 8GB. A microSD card can be used to store an operating system. Video output to external monitors is possible via HDMI. Furthermore, there’s a MIPI-DSI connector, which many tinkerers should be familiar with.
Gigabit Ethernet is onboard as well, and some versions of the VisionFive 2 Lite support WiFi 6 right out of the box. Other external or storage devices can be hooked up via one USB 3.0 or three USB 2.0 ports, while the M.2 slot can accommodate shorter M.2 2242 modules. A 40-pin GPIO header is available for connecting external sensors and actuators. Lastly, the Raspberry Pi 5 competitor is powered with 5 volts via GPIO or via USB Type-C, and the SBC also features a 2-pin connector for a fan.
Editor of the original article: Silvio Werner – Senior Tech Writer – 14809 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2017
I have been active as a journalist for over 10 years, most of it in the field of technology. I worked for Tom’s Hardware and ComputerBase, among others, and have been working for Notebookcheck since 2017. My current focus is particularly on mini PCs and single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi – so in other words, compact systems with a lot of potential. In addition, I have a soft spot for all kinds of wearables, especially smartwatches. My main profession is as a laboratory engineer, which is why neither scientific contexts nor the interpretation of complex measurements are foreign to me.
Translator: Enrico Frahn – Managing Editor Accessory Reviews, Tech Writer – 5092 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2021
My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.