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Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero vs Orange Pi CM4: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero and Orange Pi CM4 separate most on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero at 2, Orange Pi CM4 at 8, 75% in favour of Orange Pi CM4. On price, Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero sits at $20.00 against $35.00 for Orange Pi CM4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Orange Pi |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 2-75% | 8 |
| Storage Type | microSD | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | 20 | 35 |
| Use Case | Ultra-Compact / Budget | General Purpose |
| Model | BPI-M4 Zero | Orange Pi CM4 |
| Processor | Allwinner H618, Quad-Core Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz | Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G52 2EE |
| Power | 5V/2A USB-C | Carrier-board dependent, typically 5V |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero | Orange Pi CM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $20.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $35.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero
6.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable, WiFi 6-equipped Pi Zero rival for battery-powered IoT projects, held back mainly by a thinner tutorial and HAT ecosystem than the official Pi Zero line.
Orange Pi CM4
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A budget-friendly CM4-style module with a useful NPU bonus, best suited to cost-sensitive hobby products rather than anything needing long-term industrial support.
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