Orange Pi Zero LTS
Benchmarks, specifications, and real-world performance data
Tested by Bret Weber Last updated
7-Zip
2,631 MIPS
multi-core combined
Power draw
2.6W load
Price
$50.19
Performance Summary
The Orange Pi Zero LTS is an ARM single board computer built around the Allwinner H2+, pairing 4 CPU cores with 512MB of RAM in this configuration. In our testing it reached 2,631 MIPS in multi-core 7-Zip compression.
Price History
$50.19 at AliExpress, up from $46.12 on 8 October 2026. Checked daily since 24 September 2026 (45 days).
- AliExpress$50.19
Recent price changes
- 8 October 2026AliExpress: $46.12 → $50.19, price rise
- 1 October 2026AliExpress: $50.08 → $46.12, price drop
Every figure above comes from hardware run in-house by Bret Weber, on the exact OS build, kernel, firmware and boot device listed here. Boards are tested to a fixed procedure so results stay comparable between them: see our testing methodology for how each benchmark is run.
CPU Performance
Processor performance across single and multi-core workloads
7-Zip Benchmark
Higher Scores are Better
CPU Mining (cpuminer-multi)
Higher Hashrates are Better
Storage Performance
Disk I/O throughput measured with FIO
fio Storage Performance - microSD
Higher Speeds are Better • Raspberry Pi 64GB (64GB microSD)
Network Performance
Ethernet and WiFi throughput measured with iPerf3
iPerf3 Network Performance
Higher Speeds are Better
Power & Thermal
Power consumption at idle and under various workloads
Power Consumption
Lower is "Better"
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does the Orange Pi Zero LTS use?
We measured the Orange Pi Zero LTS drawing 2.6W under sustained CPU load.
How much does the Orange Pi Zero LTS cost?
The Orange Pi Zero LTS sells for $50.19 at AliExpress as of 12 October 2026 for the 512MB RAM configuration. Since we began tracking it on 24 September 2026 the price has ranged from $46.12 to $50.19. Prices are in USD before tax and shipping.
See how the Orange Pi Zero LTS stacks up against another board, side by side.