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Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Orange Pi Zero 2W: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-F3 vs Orange Pi Zero 2W: the ram capacity difference
The first real difference is ram capacity: Banana Pi BPI-F3 4GB to 8GB against Orange Pi Zero 2W Up to 4GB LPDDR4. They differ on soc model too, Octa-core RISC-V on the Banana Pi BPI-F3 versus Quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz on the Orange Pi Zero 2W.
Which should you buy, Banana Pi BPI-F3 or Orange Pi Zero 2W?
Take the Banana Pi BPI-F3 for RISC-V networking experiments that want dual Ethernet and PCIe expansion in a compact board. Avoid it for buyers who want the most mature RISC-V Linux distribution support currently available. Take the Orange Pi Zero 2W for budget tiny-format projects that want more RAM headroom than most Zero-sized boards offer. It is the wrong buy for buyers who prioritize the Raspberry Pi ecosystem's software maturity over raw specs. Our rating of the Banana Pi BPI-F3 (7/10): octa-core RISC-V with dual Ethernet and PCIe, in a far smaller package than the Jupiter. Our rating of the Orange Pi Zero 2W (7/10): unusually generous RAM for a Zero-sized board, with the usual Orange Pi software caveats.
Specs and benchmarks
These products are in different categories and don't share enough specifications to compare meaningfully.
Which one should you pick?
Choose Banana Pi BPI-F3 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Orange Pi Zero 2W if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-F3 | Orange Pi Zero 2W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $19.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Banana Pi BPI-F3
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Octa-core RISC-V with dual Ethernet and PCIe, in a far smaller package than the Jupiter.
Orange Pi Zero 2W
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Unusually generous RAM for a Zero-sized board, with the usual Orange Pi software caveats.