Banana Pi BPI-R64 MTK MT7622
Banana Pi R64 aka BPI-R64 comes with the MediaTek Mt7622 1.35GHz Dual-Core Cortex-A53 SoC. This PC works on 64-bit architecture and it has 1GB DDR3 RAM. The processor is based on the Adaptive Network Technology to support network-self-healing, optimized roaming, smart devices, and easy-setup. There a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet onboard along with system-on-Chip built-in 4x4n 802.11n 800Mbs WiFi. The BPI-R64 comes with MicroSD Slot, 40-Pin GPIO, 8GB eMMC, 1 SATA interface, and HOST USB 3.0. The good news is that Banana Pi has upgraded the Bluetooth module from 4.0 to 5.0 (System-on-Chip) on BPI-R64.
Specs of Banana Pi R64 aka BPI-R64 with 8GB eMMC / MediaTek MT7622
- Processor: Dual-Core 1.35GHz MTK MT7622 Cortex-A53
- Architecture: 64-bit
- MT7622 uses the Adaptive Network Technology
- Memory: 1GB RAM (DDR3)
- 1 SATA Interface
- WiFi (Standard): Built-in 4x4n 802.11n 800Mbps System-on-Chip WiFi module
- WiFi (Optional): MTK7615 4x4ac 1722Mbps supported (optional upgrade)
- Local Area Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet onboard
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 (System-on-Chip)
- 40-Pin GPIO Header
- 28x I/O Pins
- SPI, UART, I2C, I2S, PWM
- Flash: Onboard 8GB eMMC flash
- Additional Storage: MicroSD Slot supports TF Card
- 4G module supported by the Mini PCIe Interface
- 1x IR receiver (onboard)
- 1x RJ45 LED
- 1x Reset Button
- 1x Power Status indicating LED
- 1x HOST USB 3.0
- 12V/2A DC input compatible
- PoE interface to support PoE module
- Weight of the BPI-R64 is 100 grams
- Dimensions of Banana Pi R64 PCB are 148mm x 100.5mm
Description
Looking with the naked eye, the Banana Pi R64 seems a bit larger as compared to other Mini PCs from Banana Pi. But the performance of the BPI-R64 is above average. The only drawback is that this PCB lacks an HDMI port. On the brighter side, Banana Pi R64 supports FEM, RGMII, and SGMII integration. A major upgrade has been done for optimal wireless connective. It has Bluetooth 5.0 and you have the option of upgrading the WiFi module to 4x4ac MTK7615 if you want. It ensures stable and fast wireless communication and you can customize router settings with the help of configurable apps. The speed of BT 5.0 is x2 the speed of BT 4.0. The range of Bluetooth 5.0 is x4 the range of Bluetooth 4.0.