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Banana Pi BPI-M7 vs Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 differ on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M7 at 8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4, which puts Banana Pi BPI-M7 ahead on that measure. On price, Banana Pi BPI-M7 sits at $165.00 against $399.00 for Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | CompuLab |
| Memory | 8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Price | From $165 | $399 |
| Model | BPI-M7 | IOT-GATE-iMX8 |
| SoC | Rockchip RK3588 | NXP i.MX 8M Quad |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 | Vivante GC7000UL |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M7 | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $165.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Banana Pi BPI-M7
8 / 10 Expert Rating
Full RK3588 silicon plus dual 2.5GbE in a Pico-ITX board built for edge-AI and network appliances.
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.
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