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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Hardkernel ODROID-H3: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and Hardkernel ODROID-H3 separate most on memory: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at 8, Hardkernel ODROID-H3 at 32, 75% in favour of Hardkernel ODROID-H3. On price, Hardkernel ODROID-H3 sits at $115.00 against $189.00 for Banana Pi BPI-R4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Hardkernel |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | x86 |
| Memory | 8-75% | 32 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 7 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | 189 | 115 |
| Use Case | NAS / Server | x86 Compatible |
| Model | BPI-R4 | ODROID-H3 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Intel Celeron N5105, Quad-Core x86 @ up to 2.9GHz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | Hardkernel ODROID-H3 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $115.00 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.
Hardkernel ODROID-H3
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The board to reach for when a NAS or router project specifically needs x86 compatibility, SATA ports, or software that simply doesn't exist for ARM.