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Banana Pi BPI-M7 vs Raspberry Pi 400: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-M7 vs Raspberry Pi 400: the ram capacity difference
These two are close on paper, and ram capacity is the only measure that separates them at all: Banana Pi BPI-M7 8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4x against Raspberry Pi 400 4GB LPDDR4. There is a split on video out as well, HDMI 2.1 , MIPI DSI , DP 1.4 via... on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus 2x micro HDMI, up to 4Kp60 on the Raspberry Pi 400. They differ on wi-fi too, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus Dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac on the Raspberry Pi 400.
Who each one is for
Take the Banana Pi BPI-M7 for Edge-AI and network-appliance builds that want dual 2.5GbE alongside RK3588 compute. It is not the one for buyers who don't need the extra networking ports and want to save money on a single-GbE board. it is not the pick for anyone who needs the Raspberry Pi 500's newer, faster silicon. The same goes for budget-conscious buyers and classrooms that want a keyboard computer without Pi 500 pricing. 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. Our rating of the Raspberry Pi 400 (7/10): the budget keyboard computer, built on Pi 4-era silicon at a price well under the Pi 500.
Which is cheaper, Banana Pi BPI-M7 or Raspberry Pi 400?
The Banana Pi BPI-M7 asks 136% more, $165 against $70.00 for the Raspberry Pi 400.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Banana Pi BPI-M7 and Raspberry Pi 400 differ on onboard storage?
Yes. Onboard Storage reads 32 / 64 / 128 GB eMMC plus microSD on the Banana Pi BPI-M7 versus microSD card slot on the Raspberry Pi 400.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- Banana Pi
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Raspberry Pi
SoC Model
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- Octa-core (4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55)
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Quad-core Cortex-A72 @ 1.8GHz
Price
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 165 USD
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 70 USD
RAM Capacity
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 8 / 16 / 32 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4x (default 8 GB)Best
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 4GB LPDDR4
Onboard Storage
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 32 / 64 / 128 GB eMMC (default 64 GB) plus microSD
- Raspberry Pi 400
- microSD card slot
Ethernet Speed
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 2x 2.5 GbE
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Gigabit
Power Input
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- USB Type-C PD, 9V/2A, 12V/2A or 15V/2A
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 5V DC via USB
Board Form Factor
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- Pico-ITX
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Keyboard computer
USB Ports
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB Type-C 3.1 (DP 1.4/OTG), 1x USB 2.0
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
Video Out
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- HDMI 2.1 (8K at 60), MIPI DSI (4K at 60), DP 1.4 via Type-C (8K at 30)
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 2x micro HDMI, up to 4Kp60
Wi-Fi
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5 (AP6275P)
- Raspberry Pi 400
- Dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac
Dimensions
- Banana Pi BPI-M7
- 92 x 62 mm
- Raspberry Pi 400
- 286 x 122 x 23 mm (max)
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 Raspberry Pi 400 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-M7 | Raspberry Pi 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $165.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $70.00 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.
Raspberry Pi 400
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget keyboard computer, built on Pi 4-era silicon at a price well under the Pi 500.