Banana Pi
Banana Pi BPI-R3
A entry-level pick in the single board computers line-up, with 2 GB up front.
39/100
2 GBARM Cortex-A53
£253best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 39/100
- Built for the job
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Banana Pi BPI-R3 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUARM Cortex-A53
RAM2 GB
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowBanana Pi BPI-R3 vs Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 4GB
Banana Pi BPI-R3Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 4GB
| Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-R3This page | Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi 4 Model B 4GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 43 /100Better |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GBBetter |
| CPU | ARM Cortex-A53 | BCM2711 |
Who it's for
Is the Banana Pi BPI-R3 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 m.2 slot, in which case a higher-tier single board computer is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Banana Pi BPI-R3 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Banana Pi BPI-R3?
Its overall 39/100 rating against the rest of the single board computers class.
How does it compare to the Banana Pi BPI-F3?
The Banana Pi BPI-F3 scores 41/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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