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Banana Pi BPI-SM10 vs Pine64 PINE H64: Comparison
What is the difference between Banana Pi BPI-SM10 and Pine64 PINE H64?
Memory is where these two genuinely part company, Banana Pi BPI-SM10 32 GB against Pine64 PINE H64 3 GB, a 91% lead for Banana Pi BPI-SM10. There is a split on use case as well, AI / Machine Learning on the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 versus Ultra-Compact / Budget on the Pine64 PINE H64.
Who each one is for
it is the wrong buy for beginners wanting a plug-and-play dev board like a Raspberry Pi. The same goes for developers who specifically want early access to the SpacemiT K3 RISC-V platform. Avoid it for anyone who needs a verified, benchmarked NPU today rather than a manufacturer claim. The Pine64 PINE H64 suits simple headless network services on a tight budget and learning embedded Linux without spending much, though it is not the pick for projects needing the most current, well-tested kernel support and performance-sensitive workloads (see Raspberry Pi 5). Our rating of the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 (6.5/10): interesting silicon, risky purchase. Great if you want to be first on SpacemiT K3, but the 60 TOPS NPU claim is unverified and this is a compute module, not a beginner-friendly dev board. Our rating of the Pine64 PINE H64 (6/10): A genuinely cheap quad-core ARM board for simple headless projects, but budget-conscious buyers should weigh its thinner software support against the savings.
Banana Pi BPI-SM10 vs Pine64 PINE H64 price
At the last price check the Pine64 PINE H64 was $30.00 and the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 $449, a 1397% premium.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 and Pine64 PINE H64 differ on cpu architecture?
Yes. CPU Architecture reads RISC-V on the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 versus ARM on the Pine64 PINE H64.
Is the GPIO Header the same on the Banana Pi BPI-SM10 and Pine64 PINE H64?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Banana Pi
- Pine64 PINE H64
- Pine64
CPU Architecture
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- RISC-V
- Pine64 PINE H64
- ARM
Memory
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- 32 GBBest
- Pine64 PINE H64
- 3 GB-91%
Storage Type
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Onboard UFS (128GB standard), microSD, NVMe / M.2
- Pine64 PINE H64
- eMMC
SoC Model
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- SpacemiT K3 RISC-V AI chip (RVA23 profile, RVV 1.0)
- Pine64 PINE H64
- Allwinner H6, Quad-Core Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz
Has AI Accelerator / NPU
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Yes
- Pine64 PINE H64
- No
Wireless
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- None (Ethernet only) on reference carrier; WiFi/BT available via optional M.2 Key E module
- Pine64 PINE H64
- WiFi 5
GPIO Header
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Yes
- Pine64 PINE H64
- Yes
Price
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- 449 USD
- Pine64 PINE H64
- 30 USD
Use Case
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- AI / Machine Learning
- Pine64 PINE H64
- Ultra-Compact / Budget
GPU Model
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- Integrated 3D GPU (Vulkan, OpenCL, OpenGL ES)
- Pine64 PINE H64
- Mali-T720 MP2
Power Input
- Banana Pi BPI-SM10
- 12-19V DC, 5.5/2.5mm barrel jack
- Pine64 PINE H64
- 5V/3A USB-C
Which one should you pick?
Choose Banana Pi BPI-SM10 if you want the higher memory (32 GB vs 3 GB).
Choose Pine64 PINE H64 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Banana Pi BPI-SM10 | Pine64 PINE H64 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $449.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $30.00 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-SM10
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Interesting silicon, risky purchase.
Pine64 PINE H64
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely cheap quad-core ARM board for simple headless projects, but budget-conscious buyers should weigh its thinner software support against the savings.