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Banana Pi BPI-M5 vs Orange Pi CM4: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M5 and Orange Pi CM4 separate most on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M5 at 4, Orange Pi CM4 at 8, 50% in favour of Orange Pi CM4. They match on 4 other specifications, including cpu architecture, storage type and wireless. On price, Orange Pi CM4 sits at $35.00 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 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 5 |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | 65 | 35 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Model | BPI-M5 | Orange Pi CM4 |
| 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 | Carrier-board dependent, typically 5V |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M5 | Orange Pi CM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $65.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $35.00 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 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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