Banana Pi
Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry
A entry-level single board computer for PC builders, leading with 2 GB.
30/100
2 GBAllwinner H618ARM Cortex-A53Wi-FiLPDDR4Bluetooth
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Why we rate it
- USB-C power only
- 3.5 mm jack
- PoE capable
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUAllwinner H618
SoC modelAllwinner H618
Cores4
ArchitectureARM Cortex-A53
RAM2 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4
Ports
USB 2 ports1
USB-C ports1
USB-C power onlyYes
HDMI ports1
Ethernet1
3.5 mm jackYes
Expansion and GPIO
Onboard eMMC8 GB
Wireless and PoE
Wi-FiWi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth
PoE capableYes
Design
Form factorSingle Board Computer
Software
Linux supportYes
More specs
WIFIYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBanana Pi BPI-M4 Berry vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-F3
Banana Pi BPI-M4 BerryBanana Pi BPI-F3
| Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-M4 BerryThis page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30 /100 | 41 /100Better |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| CPU | Allwinner H618 | SpacemiT K1 RISC-V |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8Better |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry 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-M4 Berry worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 30/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry?
Its usb-c power only stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B?
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B scores 33/100 versus this one at 30/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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