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Banana Pi BPI-M7 vs Hardkernel ODROID-M2: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M7 vs Hardkernel ODROID-M2: the ram capacity difference
Ram capacity is the dividing line, Banana Pi BPI-M7 8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4x against Hardkernel ODROID-M2 8 GB. There is a split on power input as well, USB Type-C PD, 9V/2A, 12V/2A or 15V/2A on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus USB-C PD on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2. They differ on memory too, 8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus 8 GB on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2. There is a split on soc model as well, Octa-core on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus Rockchip RK3588S2 on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2. They differ on npu present too, 6 TOPS on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus Yes on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2. There is a split on board form factor as well, Pico-ITX on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus Custom on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2.
Which should you buy, Banana Pi BPI-M7 or Hardkernel ODROID-M2?
Take the Banana Pi BPI-M7 for Edge-AI and network-appliance builds that want dual 2.5GbE alongside RK3588 compute. It is the wrong buy for buyers who don't need the extra networking ports and want to save money on a single-GbE board. Buy the Hardkernel ODROID-M2 for compact NAS or home-server builds wanting real NVMe speed, though it is not the pick for projects needing a full 40-pin GPIO header for sensors/HATs. Our rating of the Banana Pi BPI-M7 (8/10): full RK3588 silicon plus dual 2.5GbE in a Pico-ITX board built for edge-AI and network appliances.
Banana Pi BPI-M7 vs Hardkernel ODROID-M2 price
At the last price check the Hardkernel ODROID-M2 was $89.00 and the Banana Pi BPI-M7 $165, a 85% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Hardkernel ODROID-M2 differ on onboard storage?
Yes. Onboard Storage reads 32 / 64 / 128 GB eMMC plus microSD on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus 64 GB on the Hardkernel ODROID-M2.
Is the CPU Cores the same on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Hardkernel ODROID-M2?
It is. Both are listed at 8 cores, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- Banana Pi
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- Hardkernel
Model Number
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- BPI-M7
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- ODROID-M2
Memory
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 8 GB
SoC Model
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- Rockchip RK3588S2
CPU Cores
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 8 cores
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 8 cores
Price
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 165 USD
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 89 USD
NPU Present
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 6 TOPS
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- Yes
RAM Capacity
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4x (default 8 GB)
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 8 GB
Onboard Storage
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 32 / 64 / 128 GB eMMC (default 64 GB) plus microSD
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 64 GB
Ethernet Speed
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 2x 2.5 GbEBest
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- 1GbE
Power Input
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- USB Type-C PD, 9V/2A, 12V/2A or 15V/2A
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- USB-C PD
Board Form Factor
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- Pico-ITX
- Hardkernel ODROID-M2
- Custom
Which one should you pick?
Choose Banana Pi BPI-M7 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Hardkernel ODROID-M2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M7 | Hardkernel ODROID-M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $165.00 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Hardkernel Store | $89.00 View on Hardkernel Store |
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.