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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Libre Computer Le Potato: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and Libre Computer Le Potato differ on price: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at 189, Libre Computer Le Potato at ~$35-45 (configuration-dependent). On price, Libre Computer Le Potato sits at $45.00 against $189.00 for Banana Pi BPI-R4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Libre Computer |
| Memory | 8 | 1GB or 2GB DDR3 |
| Price | 189 | ~$35-45 (configuration-dependent) |
| Model | BPI-R4 | AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato) |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Amlogic S905X, Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC + microSD, optional M.2 SATA/NVMe | microSD card |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | Libre Computer Le Potato |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $45.00 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.
Libre Computer Le Potato
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The open-source community favorite for reliable mainline Linux support outside the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.