Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Hardkernel ODROID-H4: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and Hardkernel ODROID-H4 differ on memory: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at 8, Hardkernel ODROID-H4 at Up to 48GB DDR5-4800 (single-channel), which puts Hardkernel ODROID-H4 ahead on that measure. On price, Hardkernel ODROID-H4 sits at $99.00 against $189.00 for Banana Pi BPI-R4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Hardkernel |
| Memory | 8 | Up to 48GB DDR5-4800 (single-channel) |
| Price | 189 | $99 |
| Model | BPI-R4 | ODROID-H4 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Intel N97 (Alder Lake-N), Quad-Core @ up to 3.6GHz |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC + microSD, optional M.2 SATA/NVMe | PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe; no SATA on base model |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | Hardkernel ODROID-H4 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $99.00 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.
Hardkernel ODROID-H4
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The budget x86 pick for NAS, router, and firewall builds where ARM compatibility isn't enough.
More comparisons in Single-board Computers
- Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs NVIDIA Jetson Nano
- Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX Module 8GB
- Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5
- Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs NVIDIA Jetson Nano 4GB Production Module
- Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Milk-V Jupiter
- Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Raspberry Pi Foundation Raspberry Pi 5