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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Hardkernel ODROID-M1: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and Hardkernel ODROID-M1 differ on storage type: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at eMMC, Hardkernel ODROID-M1 at NVMe/M.2. They match on 4 other specifications, including cpu architecture, memory and gpio header. On price, Hardkernel ODROID-M1 sits at $68.00 against $189.00 for Banana Pi BPI-R4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Hardkernel |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Memory | 8 | 8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | true |
| Wireless | WiFi 7 | None (Ethernet only) |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | 189 | 68 |
| Use Case | NAS / Server | NAS / Server |
| Model | BPI-R4 | ODROID-M1 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Rockchip RK3568B2, Quad-Core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | Hardkernel ODROID-M1 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $68.00 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-M1
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
An unusually well-specced ARM board for home routing and NAS duty, with dual Ethernet and NVMe support that few competitors offer at this price.