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Banana Pi BPI-R4 vs Radxa ROCK 5B+: Comparison
Banana Pi BPI-R4 and Radxa ROCK 5B+ differ on memory: Banana Pi BPI-R4 at 8, Radxa ROCK 5B+ at Up to 32GB, which puts Radxa ROCK 5B+ ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Banana Pi | Radxa |
| Memory | 8 | Up to 32GB |
| Model | BPI-R4 | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A73 up to 2.0GHz | Rockchip RK3588, octa-core (4x 2.2-2.4GHz performance + 4x efficiency cores) |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC + microSD, optional M.2 SATA/NVMe | M.2 M-key NVMe slot (rear-mounted) |
| Connectivity | 1x 10GbE SFP+, 2x 2.5GbE, WiFi 7 module support, M.2 for 5G/LTE modem | USB 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI in and out, official PoE HAT support |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-R4 | Radxa ROCK 5B+ |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $189.00 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.
Radxa ROCK 5B+
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The most thoughtfully designed RK3588 board, with rear M.2 NVMe, 2.5GbE and PoE making it a genuinely strong desktop or NAS base.
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