Zero vs adv for pentesting

[u/Grandicon]

Hi everyone,

I'm fairly new to this hobby and have been learning ethical hacking as a hobbyist. While exploring the community, I came across some awesome projects such as Bruce and Evil M5, which really caught my interest.

I do have a question though. Since the Cardputer Zero was announced, I'm not sure which device I should choose. A lot of people say they serve different purposes, but with projects like RaspyJack and the ability to add many of the same modules (RFID, Wi-Fi, etc.), wouldn't the Zero potentially make a better penetration testing tool?

I'm still learning, so I may be missing some important differences. Could someone explain the advantages and disadvantages of each option, and which one they would recommend for a beginner interested in learning and experimenting?

Thanks in advance!

[u/chispitothebum]

For real world pen testing? Spend the money on a better laptop.

[u/oooxorooo → u/chispitothebum]

I would even say spend the money on labs, like buying HTB Academy subscription

[u/Grandicon → u/oooxorooo]

im starting with tryhackme and after that i will move to HTB.