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Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer

The Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer lands as a solid mid-range single board computer, built around 8 GB.

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
8 GBRockchip RK3588ARM Mali-G610 MP4LPDDR4
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Why we rate it

  • 3.5 mm jack
  • M.2 slot
  • microSD slot
  • Above-average cores
  • Below-average camera csi ports
Score profile

Where the Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer wins and loses

Scored against the single board computers class
ComputePortsExpansionWireless62687584
Compute
62
Ports
68
Expansion and GPIO
75
Wireless and PoE
84
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPURockchip RK3588
SoC modelRockchip RK3588
Cores8
RAM8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4
GPUARM Mali-G610 MP4

Ports

USB 3 ports2
USB 2 ports2
USB-C ports1
HDMI ports2
Ethernet2.5
3.5 mm jackYes

Expansion and GPIO

M.2 slotYes
M.2 keyM
Camera CSI ports1
Display DSI ports1
microSD slotYes
Onboard eMMC32 GB

Wireless and PoE

PoE capableYes

Design

Length153 mm
Width100 mm
Head to head

Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer vs Rock Rock Pi 4 Plus Model B

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputePortsExpansionWireless
Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board ComputerRock Pi 4 Plus Model B
 APBVIHLBanana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board ComputerThis pageRockRock Pi 4 Plus Model B
Overall score60 /100Better50 /100
RAM8 GBBetter4 GB
CPURockchip RK3588RK3399
CPU cores8Better6
WIFIYes
Who it's for

Is the Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable single board computer for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier single board computer is the better call.

Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
good
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other single board computers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 48.

What stands out on the Banana Pi BPI-W3 Single Board Computer?

Its 3.5 mm jack stands out, whether you can monitor audio straight from the device.

How does it compare to the Barium Electronics Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB?

The Barium Electronics Starter Kit Raspberry Pi 5 16GB scores 62/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.