Banana Pi
BPI-M4 Zero
The BPI-M4 Zero lands as a entry-level single board computer, built around 2 GB.
23/100
2 GBAllwinner H618ARM Mali G312.4G/5GLPDDR44K@60Hz
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Why we rate it
- Scores 23/100
- Built for the job
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the BPI-M4 Zero wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUAllwinner H618
SoC modelAllwinner H618
Cores4
Max clock1.5 GHz
RAM2 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4
GPUARM Mali G31
Max video output4
Ports
USB 2 ports1
USB-C ports1
HDMI ports1
Ethernet0.1
Expansion and GPIO
Onboard eMMC8 GB
Wireless and PoE
Wi-Fi2.4
Bluetooth4.2
Power
Power input5
Design
Form factorCompact
More specs
WIFIYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowBPI-M4 Zero vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro
BPI-M4 ZeroBanana Pi BPI-M2 Pro
| Banana PiBPI-M4 ZeroThis page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-M2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23 /100 | 27 /100Better |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| CPU | Allwinner H618 | Amlogic S905X3 Quad Core Cortex-A55 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| CPU max clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHzBetter |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the BPI-M4 Zero 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 BPI-M4 Zero worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 23/100 against other single board computers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the BPI-M4 Zero?
Its overall 23/100 rating against the rest of the single board computers class.
How does it compare to the Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro?
The Banana Pi BPI-M2 Pro scores 27/100 versus this one at 23/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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