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Banana Pi BPI-M5 vs Radxa Zero 3W: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M5 and Radxa Zero 3W differ on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M5 at 4, Radxa Zero 3W at Up to 8GB LPDDR4, which puts Radxa Zero 3W ahead on that measure. On price, Radxa Zero 3W sits at $15.00 against $65.00 for Banana Pi BPI-M5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Radxa |
| Memory | 4 | Up to 8GB LPDDR4 |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Price | 65 | Starting at $15 |
| Model | BPI-M5 | Zero 3W |
| Processor | Amlogic S905X3, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Rockchip RK3566, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 @ up to 1.6GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G52 2EE |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M5 | Radxa Zero 3W |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $65.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $15.00 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.
Radxa Zero 3W
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The ultra-compact WiFi 6 pick for Pi Zero-form-factor projects needing more RAM or newer wireless.