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Banana Pi BPI-M2 Zero vs FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M2 Zero and FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S separate most on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M2 Zero at 1, FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S at 4, 75% in favour of FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S. On price, Banana Pi BPI-M2 Zero sits at $15.00 against $60.00 for FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | FriendlyElec |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 1-75% | 4 |
| Storage Type | microSD | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | 15 | 60 |
| Use Case | Ultra-Compact / Budget | NAS / Server |
| Model | BPI-M2 Zero | NanoPi R5S |
| Processor | Allwinner H2+, Quad-Core Cortex-A7 @ 1.2GHz | Rockchip RK3568, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-G52 2EE |
| Power | 5V/2A Micro-USB | 12V/2A DC barrel |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M2 Zero | FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $15.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $60.00 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-M2 Zero
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A functional, extremely cheap Pi Zero clone for the lightest headless tasks, but its 512MB RAM ceiling and dated CPU make the Zero 2 W or BPI-M4 Zero better investments for most new projects.
FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best small-form-factor board in this list specifically for home router or firewall duty -- dual 2.5GbE in something this small is hard to beat.
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