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Banana Pi BPI-M5 vs AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M5 and AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 separate most on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M5 at 4, AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 at 16, 75% in favour of AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11. They match on has ai accelerator / npu and gpio header. On price, Banana Pi BPI-M5 sits at $65.00 against $399.00 for AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | UP |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | x86 |
| Memory | 4-75% | 16 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | 65 | 399 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | x86 Compatible |
| Model | BPI-M5 | UP Xtreme i11 |
| Processor | Amlogic S905X3, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Intel Core i7-1165G7, Quad-Core x86 up to 4.7GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Power | 5V/3A USB-C | 12V/5A DC barrel |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M5 | AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $65.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $399.00 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.
AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The most powerful general-purpose x86 board in this roundup -- laptop-tier performance in SBC form, but priced and powered for industrial and prosumer projects, not casual hobbyists.