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Banana Pi BPI-M5 vs Pine64 Star64: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M5 and Pine64 Star64 differ on wireless: Banana Pi BPI-M5 at WiFi 5, Pine64 Star64 at WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2. On price, Banana Pi BPI-M5 sits at $65.00 against $69.99 for Pine64 Star64.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Pine64 |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Price | 65 | $69.99 (4GB) / $89.99 (8GB) |
| Model | BPI-M5 | Star64 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Imagination BXE-4-32 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M5 | Pine64 Star64 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $65.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $69.99 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.
Pine64 Star64
7 / 10 Expert Rating
An affordable, usable RISC-V board with dual Ethernet, bought for the architecture more than the speed.
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