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Banana Pi BPI-M5 vs Orange Pi 3B: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M5 and Orange Pi 3B separate most on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M5 at 4, Orange Pi 3B at 8, 50% in favour of Orange Pi 3B. They match on 4 other specifications, including cpu architecture, wireless and gpio header. On price, Orange Pi 3B sits at $50.00 against $65.00 for Banana Pi BPI-M5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Orange Pi |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 4-50% | 8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC + M.2 B-key (SATA via adapter) |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | 65 | 50 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | NAS / Server |
| Model | BPI-M5 | Orange Pi 3B |
| Processor | Amlogic S905X3, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G52 2EE |
| Power | 5V/3A USB-C | 5V/3A USB-C |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M5 | Orange Pi 3B |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $65.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $50.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Banana Pi BPI-M5
6.9 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, GPIO-compatible Pi alternative for media and general tinkering, though the driver ecosystem needs more patience than the official Raspberry Pi line.
Orange Pi 3B
6.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely useful budget option for anyone wanting SATA-based storage without stepping up to a pricier board -- the standout feature at this price.
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