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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 differ on storage type: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at eMMC, FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 at NVMe/M.2. They match on cpu architecture and gpio header. On price, FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 sits at $139.00 against $189.00 for Banana Pi BPI-R4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | FriendlyElec |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 8 | 4GB to 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 7 | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | 189 | $139 |
| Use Case | NAS / Server | AI / Machine Learning |
| Model | BPI-R4 | NanoPC-T6 |
| SoC | MediaTek Filogic 880 (MT7988A) | Rockchip RK3588 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Quad Cortex-A76 2.4GHz + Quad Cortex-A55 1.8GHz |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC + microSD, optional M.2 SATA/NVMe | M.2 2280 NVMe slot + microSD + eMMC socket |
| Connectivity | 1x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 2.5GbE, WiFi 7 module support, M.2 for 5G/LTE modem | 2x 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.0, USB-C, 4-lane MIPI-CSI/DSI |
| Operating System | OpenWrt | Android 12, Ubuntu, Debian |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $139.00 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-R4
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest DIY OpenWrt router board for multi-gigabit fiber connections, if you actually have the bandwidth to use it.
FriendlyElec NanoPC-T6
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest all-around RK3588 boards for developers who want NVMe storage and desktop-class RAM without a carrier board.