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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S separate most on memory: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at 8, FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S at 4, 50% in favour of Banana Pi BPI-R4. They match on cpu architecture, storage type and use case. On price, FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S sits at $60.00 against $189.00 for Banana Pi BPI-R4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | FriendlyElec |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 8 | 4-50% |
| Storage Type | eMMC | eMMC |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 7 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | 189 | 60 |
| Use Case | NAS / Server | NAS / Server |
| Model | BPI-R4 | NanoPi R5S |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Rockchip RK3568, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $60.00 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 NanoPi R5S
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best small-form-factor board in this list specifically for home router or firewall duty -- dual 2.5GbE in something this small is hard to beat.
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