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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Orange Pi Zero 3: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and Orange Pi Zero 3 differ on price: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at 189, Orange Pi Zero 3 at $15-29 (configuration-dependent). On price, Orange Pi Zero 3 sits at $15.00 against $189.00 for Banana Pi BPI-R4.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Orange Pi |
| Memory | 8 | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 (configuration-dependent) |
| Price | 189 | $15-29 (configuration-dependent) |
| Model | BPI-R4 | Zero 3 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Allwinner H618, 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 | Orange Pi Zero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $15.00 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.
Orange Pi Zero 3
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely capable ultra-compact budget board, beating the Pi Zero 2 W on RAM and wired networking if you can live with a smaller community.