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Banana Pi M2 Berry Open Source Single Board Computer Allwinner A40i Soc Onboard WiFi Module Bluetooth 4.0 with 1G LPDDR3 RAM Support Android Linux GPIO Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Run Raspbian
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Banana Pi M2 Berry Open Source Single Board Computer Allwinner A40i Soc Onboard WiFi Module Bluetooth 4.0 with 1G LPDDR3 RAM Support Android Linux GPIO Compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 Run Raspbian

Bottom line: The Banana Pi M2 Berry Open Source Single Board Computer Allwinner A40i is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the single-board computers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Manufacturer description

-Specification-Soc:Allwinner V40CPU:quad-core cortex -A7,the most power efficient CPU core ARM's ever developmentGPU:dual-core MALI-400 MP2 and runs at 500MHz, capable of 1.1 Gpixel/s throughput. Graphics capabilities are slightly higher than the original Xbox’s level of performance. The GPU provides OpenGL ES 2.0, hardware-accelerated OpenVG, 1080p45 H.264 high-profile encode and decode.SDRAM:1GB DDR3 with 733MHz(shared with GPU)SATA:suppoort SATA interfaceGPIO:40 Pins Header, 28×GPIO, some of which can be used for specific functions including UART, I2C, SPI, PWM, I2S.On board…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Banana Pi M2 Berry Open Source Single Board Computer Allwinner A40i… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single-board computers category. WayPonDEV's single-board computers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for single-board computers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • [Allwinner V40 SoC] Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry quad-core single board computer is developed with Allwinner R40/V40 chip. With 1GB LPDDR3 memory, quad-core cortex -A7 CPU, the most power efficient CPU core ARM's ever development. GPU dual-core MALI-400 MP2 and runs at 500MHz.
  • [Powerful function] Banana PI BPI-M2 Berry Single Board Computer has a Gigabit Ethernet port (Realtek RTL8211E/D), 4 x USB ports, 4 x USB 2.0 ports, MIPI DSI display port, CSI camera port; support onboard Wifi and Bluetooth; Support SATA interface, can be directly connected to the hard disk. There is an SD card socket on the board, and the system image can be booted from the SD card.
  • [OS Support] Banana PI BPI-M2 Berry open source single board computer has strong compatibility and can run Android system, Debian linux, Ubuntu linux, Raspberry Pi system and Allwinner TinaLinux system.
  • [GPIO Compatible with rasbian] Banana PI BPI-M2 Berry is exactly the same size as Raspberry Pi 3, and can directly use the case of Raspberry Pi 3. GPIO is compatible with Raspberry Pi 3 and can run rasbian system.
  • [OS Address] SDK document:" download.banana-pi.dev/d/ca025d76afd448aabc63/?p=%2FImages%2FBPI-M2U&mode=list "

Full Specifications

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BrandWayPonDEV
CPU ModelCortex A7
CPU Speed1.2E+3 MHz
Model NameBanana Pi M2 Berry Allwinner A40i Open Source SBC
Unit Count1.0 Count
ManufacturerWayPonDEV
Model NumberBanana Pi M2 Berry Allwinner A40i SBC
Built-In Media1x Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry 1GB Single Board Computer
Item Type Name1GB LPDDR3 RAM, quad-core cortex -A7 CPU
Processor BrandAllwinner
Processor Count2
Processor Speed1.2E+3 MHz
Total Usb Ports8
Compatible DevicesRaspberry Pi 3
RAM Memory Installed1 GB
Wireless Compability802.11a/b/g/n
RAM Memory TechnologyLPDDR3
Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, GPIO, USB, Wi-Fi
Item Dimensions L x W x H3.35"L x 2.2"W x 0.39"H

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