Banana Pi M4 aka BPI-M4 2GB RAM 8GB eMMC (Realtek Quad-Core RTD1395)
The BPI-M4 also known as Banana Pi M4 comes with a Realtek SoC RTD1395 Cortex-A53. The processor is based on 64-bit architecture and has four cores. In addition to the quad-core SoC, Banana Pi M4 has an 8GB eMMC. The board carries a Mali470MP4 Graphics Processing Unit. RAM on the BPI-M4 is 2GB DDR4 and you can also use the optional 2GB RAM on this Mini PC. The eMMC flash is compatible with max. 64GB and there is also a MicroSD slot that is compatible with up to 256GB Card. Banana Pi M4 has an onboard WiFi module 802.11 b/g/n/ac. It also has BT 4.2 module. The interfaces include a Type-C USB port, HDMI, PCIe 2.0, Audio Jack and 4x USB 2.0 ports.
Specs of Banana Pi M4 RTD1395 with 2GB RAM and 8GB eMMC
- Processor: Quad-Core Realtek RTD1395 Cortex-A53
- Architecture: 64-Bit
- Graphics Processing Unit: Mali470MP4 / Supports OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0
- Memory: 2GB DDR4 RAM
- Flash: 8GB eMMC (compatible with up to 64GB)
- Ethernet: 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet
- WiFi: Onboard 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi module
- Bluetooth: BT 4.2
- HDMI port for Video Output
- Multi-channel Audio Output supported
- 5mm Audio Jack supports Audio Output
- 265/H.264 1080p 2K and 4K supportive
- USB 2.0 / Key-E PCIe 2.0 Slot
- 4x 2.0 USB Ports
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-C Port
- 40-Pin GPIO Header including GND, SPI, PWM, I2C, 5V/3.3V/ UART
- 1x U-Boot Switch
- 1x Power LED
- 1x Status LED
- 1x Power Button
- 1x Reset Button
- PoE power compatible
- Type-C MicroUSB 5V/2A Power Compatible
- Supports Linux and Android Operating Systems
- Weight of the BPI-M4 board is 48 grams
- Banana Pi M4 board dimensions are 92mm x 60mm
Description
Realtek TRD1395 Quad-Core 64-bit and Mali 470MP4 enable Banana Pi M4 to perform better than its predecessors. The BPI-M4 has a built-in streaming engine and embedded cache 512K L2. On the basis of specs-price comparison, the BPI-M4 is not a bad choice.