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Banana Pi BPI-M7 vs Orange Pi Zero 3: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Orange Pi Zero 3 differ on memory: Banana Pi BPI-M7 at 8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x, Orange Pi Zero 3 at 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 (configuration-dependent), which puts Banana Pi BPI-M7 ahead on that measure. On price, Orange Pi Zero 3 sits at $15.00 against $165.00 for Banana Pi BPI-M7.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Orange Pi |
| Memory | 8GB to 32GB LPDDR4x | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 (configuration-dependent) |
| Price | From $165 | $15-29 (configuration-dependent) |
| Model | BPI-M7 | Zero 3 |
| Processor | Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55) | Allwinner H618, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| Networking | 2x 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M7 | Orange Pi Zero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $165.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $15.00 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.
Orange Pi Zero 3
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely capable ultra-compact budget board, beating the Pi Zero 2 W on RAM and wired networking if you can live with a smaller community.