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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 differ on memory: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at 8, Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 at Up to 32GB DDR4 SODIMM (dual channel), which puts Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 ahead on that measure. On price, Banana Pi BPI-R4 sits at $189.00 against $429.00 for Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Gigabyte |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | x86 |
| Memory | 8 | Up to 32GB DDR4 SODIMM (dual channel) |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 7 | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | 189 | $429 (barebone, no RAM/storage) |
| Use Case | NAS / Server | x86 Compatible |
| Model | BPI-R4 | GB-BRi5 |
| SoC | MediaTek Filogic 880 (MT7988A) | Intel Core i5 (U-series, board revision dependent) |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Dual-Core / Quad-Core (variant dependent) up to 3.6GHz Turbo |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC + microSD, optional M.2 SATA/NVMe | M.2 SATA/NVMe slot + 2.5-inch SATA bay |
| Connectivity | 1x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 2.5GbE, WiFi 7 module support, M.2 for 5G/LTE modem | Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Operating System | OpenWrt | Windows 11, Linux |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $429.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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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.
Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi5
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid barebone choice for a compact, genuinely desktop-class x86 build when you're comfortable supplying your own RAM and storage.
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