Seeed Studio has launched its latest flagship device in the reComputer series, the reComputer J4012, a palm-sized mini PC powered by NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin NX (16 GB) module, delivering a striking 100 TOPS of on-device AI performance.
reComputer J4012 (Classic) Hardware Overview:
The reComputer J4012 has a strong 8-core Cortex-A78AE processor that runs at 2 GHz and a powerful NVIDIA Ampere graphics card with 1024 CUDA cores and 32 Tensor Cores that work at 918 MHz. It comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which can transfer memory really fast at up to 102.4 GB/s. It can handle a lot of video tasks because it can quickly encode and decode H.265. On account of this, it can handle very high-quality streaming of video like 8K at 30 frames per second, 4K at 60 frames per second, and several 1080p videos simultaneously. This makes it great for tough video analysis and edge AI projects.
Encased in a sleek aluminium shell with built-in cooling fan and heatsink, this compact yet powerful unit measures just 130 x 120 x 58.5 mm, making it ideal for both desktop and wall-mounted deployments. Out of the box, developers receive a pre-installed 128 GB NVMe SSD loaded with NVIDIA’s JetPack 5.1 software stack, streamlining setup and enabling immediate access to CUDA-X libraries, DeepStream, TAO Toolkit, Riva, and other AI frameworks.
When it comes to connecting things, the reComputer J4012 has a lot of options. It includes 4 USB 3.2 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, 2 CSI camera ports, fast Ethernet, slots for M.2 Key E and M, CAN Bus, GPIO headers, and several others. Its many connection options, along with its small size, make this device great for uses like managing traffic, automating factories, building smart cities, providing healthcare, retail, and working with robots.
It is almost identical to the reComputer Robotics J4012, which we have previously covered. Meanwhile, for your understanding, here is a comparison table between reComputer J4012 and reComputer Industrial J4012, given below.
| Specification | reComputer J4012 (Classic) | reComputer Industrial J4012 (Robotics/Fanless) |
|---|---|---|
| Jetson Module | Jetson Orin NX (16 GB) | Jetson Orin NX (16 GB) |
| CPU Cores | 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 64-bit | (Likely same, not explicitly specified) |
| AI Performance | Up to 100 TOPS | Up to 100 TOPS |
| Memory | 16 GB 128-bit LPDDR5 (≈ 102.4 GB/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 128 GB NVMe SSD (M.2 Key M) + M.2 Key E | 128 GB M.2 NVMe SSD (M.2 Key M) + M.2 slot(s) |
| Video I/O | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI (likely 2.0) |
| Connectivity | USB 3.2, Type-C, CSI, GbE, CAN, GPIO, RTC, fan header | Dual GbE (1x PoE), USB3.2, USB2.0, DI/DO, COM, CAN, SIM, more |
| Cooling / Design | Actively cooled (fan + heatsink), aluminum casing | Fanless (passive heatsink), rugged industrial design |
| Operating Temp. | –10 °C to 60 °C | –20 °C to 60 °C |
| Mounting Options | Desktop / wall-mountable | Desk, DIN-rail, wall, VESA compatible |
| Software Support | Pre-installed JetPack 5.1 on SSD, rich AI frameworks | NVIDIA JetPack SDK, industrial-grade software tools |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS, UKCA | Industrial-grade robustness (certifications implied) |
Price and Availability:
As of now, the reComputer J4012 mini PC (with Jetson Orin NX 16 GB, JetPack pre-installed, and 128 GB NVMe SSD) is currently listed on Seeed Studio’s website at approximately $899 for single units, with a slight volume discount of around $879 for orders of ten or more. The Seeed Studio official store lists the device on Amazon (US) at approximately $949, confirms it is in stock, and ships it. Alternatively, Seeed’s Industrial version (fanless design) retails at about $1,199, with in-stock status confirmed. In India, regional retailers such as Robocraze offer it for ₹99,999, down from ₹149,999, and list limited stock availability. Another Indian supplier, Robozar, displays it at ₹130,746, currently on backorder with bulk discounts available.
Niladri Chowdhury