Banana Pi
Banana Pi BPI-R4
A entry-level pick in the single board computers line-up, with 4 GB up front.
39/100
4 GBMediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 (1.8GHz)Wi-Fi 7DDR43.0Router Development Board
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Why we rate it
- M.2 slot
- microSD slot
- Linux support
- Above-average ethernet
- Below-average cores
Score profile
Scored against the single board computers classWhere the Banana Pi BPI-R4 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUMediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 (1.8GHz)
SoC modelMediaTek MT7988A
Cores4
Max clock1.8 GHz
RAM4 GB
RAM typeDDR4
Ports
USB 3 ports1
Ethernet10
Expansion and GPIO
M.2 slotYes
PCIe lanes exposed2
PCIe version3
microSD slotYes
Onboard eMMC8 GB
Wireless and PoE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Design
Form factorRouter Development Board
Software
Official OSOpenWRT 21.02
Linux supportYes
More specs
WIFIYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBanana Pi BPI-R4 vs Banana Pi Banana Pi BPI-F3
Banana Pi BPI-R4Banana Pi BPI-F3
| Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-R4This page | Banana PiBanana Pi BPI-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 41 /100Better |
| RAM | 4 GBBetter | 2 GB |
| CPU | MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) quad-core ARM Cortex-A73 (1.8GHz) | SpacemiT K1 RISC-V |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8Better |
| CPU max clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| WIFI | Yes | Yes |
Who it's for
Is the Banana Pi BPI-R4 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 flagship-tier performance, 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Banana Pi BPI-R4 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-R4?
Its m.2 slot stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
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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