Banana Pi
Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro
A entry-level pick in the single board computers line-up, with 2 GB up front.
27/100
2 GBAmlogic S905X3 Quad Core Cortex-A55Mali-G31 MP2WiFi 5LPDDR44.2
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Why we rate it
- microSD slot
- Linux support
- Above-average usb 3 ports
- Above-average onboard emmc
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUAmlogic S905X3 Quad Core Cortex-A55
SoC modelAmlogic S905X3
Cores4
ArchitectureCortex-A55
Max clock2 GHz
RAM2 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4
GPUMali-G31 MP2
Ports
USB 3 ports2
HDMI ports1
Ethernet1
Expansion and GPIO
microSD slotYes
Onboard eMMC16 GB
Wireless and PoE
Wi-FiWiFi 5
Bluetooth4.2
Software
Linux supportYes
More specs
WIFIYes
Gigabit ethernetYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBanana Pi BPI-M2 Pro vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry
Banana Pi BPI-M2 ProBanana Pi BPI-M4 Berry
| Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-M2 ProThis page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-M4 Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27 /100 | 30 /100Better |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| CPU | Amlogic S905X3 Quad Core Cortex-A55 | Allwinner H618 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| CPU max clock | 2 GHz | — |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro 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.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 27/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro?
Its microsd slot stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry?
The Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry scores 30/100 versus this one at 27/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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