Banana Pi
Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero
A entry-level single board computer for PC builders, leading with 4 GB.
30/100
4 GBAllwinner H618ARM Cortex-A53ARM Mali G31802.11a/b/g/n/acLPDDR4
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Why we rate it
- microSD slot
- Above-average gpio pins
- Above-average onboard emmc
- No m.2 slot
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUAllwinner H618
SoC modelAllwinner H618
Cores4
ArchitectureARM Cortex-A53
Max clock1.5 GHz
RAM4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4
GPUARM Mali G31
Max video output4
Ports
USB-C ports1
HDMI ports1
HDMI version2
Ethernet0.1
Expansion and GPIO
GPIO pins40
microSD slotYes
Onboard eMMC32 GB
Wireless and PoE
Wi-Fi802.11
Bluetooth5
Power
Power input5
Design
Form factorRaspberry Pi Zero
More specs
WIFIYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBanana Pi BPI-M4 Zero vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-M4 Berry
Banana Pi BPI-M4 ZeroBanana Pi BPI-M4 Berry
| Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-M4 ZeroThis page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-M4 Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30 /100 | 30 /100 |
| RAM | 4 GBBetter | 2 GB |
| CPU | Allwinner H618 | Allwinner H618 |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 |
| CPU max clock | 1.5 GHz | — |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Banana Pi 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 Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero 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 Zero?
Its microsd slot 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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