Banana Pi is back with a powerful new single-board computer: the BPI-M4 Super. Designed for multimedia enthusiasts and IoT developers, this board packs a ton of modern features while keeping the flexibility makers love.
At the heart of the BPI-M4 Super is the Rockchip RK3568B2, a quad-core Cortex-A55 processor running at 2 GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G52 GPU. Graphics lovers will appreciate support for OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan 1.1, while the VPU enables smooth hardware decoding for H.265 and VP9 videos up to 4K at 60 fps, and H.264 encoding at 1080p 60 fps.
Memory and storage options are generous: you can choose 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, with 4 GB as the default, and 8 GB to 64 GB eMMC storage, defaulting to 32 GB. For extra storage, the board includes a microSD slot and a M.2 Key M PCIe 3.0 slot that supports SSDs from 2230 to 2280 sizes.
The BPI-M4 Super shines when it comes to connectivity:
- Dual Ethernet ports – 1 GbE and a blazing 2.5 GbE for high-speed networking.\
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless performance.
- PCIe expansion for additional hardware or storage.
USB options are solid too: two USB 2.0 ports, a USB 3.0 Type-C, and a USB Type-C power input. And yes, it still keeps the 40-pin GPIO header, so your Raspberry Pi accessories play nicely.
Audio and video get equal love: HDMI 2.0b outputs for 4K displays, a headphone jack, and a MIPI DSI display interface capable of 4K@60fps. There’s even a MIPI CSI camera interface for vision projects.
Banana Pi didn’t skimp on the little details:
- Fan connector for active cooling
- RTC battery connector to keep the clock running\
- Reset and Maskrom buttons for easy troubleshooting
- System LEDs for status indicators
Power delivery is versatile: supports USB Type-C PD 2.0 (9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/2A) and a wide input voltage range of 4.5V – 18V, making it perfect for embedded projects.
Physically, it’s a compact board at 92 × 62 × 14.6 mm and 42.3 g, ready to fit into small enclosures or custom builds.
Banana Pi is promising solid software support:
- Debian 11 (Bullseye)
- Android 9 tailored for TV boxes
- Third-party options expected include Armbian, Ubuntu (ubuntu-rockchip), and LEDE for server, desktop, or embedded applications.
Specifications
Memory / Storage:
- Up to 8 GB LPDDR4x RAM
- Up to 64 GB eMMC
- MicroSD slot & M.2 PCIe SSD support
Video / Audio:
- HDMI 2.0b (4K@60fps)
- MIPI DSI 4-lane (4K@60fps)
- HDMI & headphone audio
Networking:
- 2.5 GbE + 1 GbE Ethernet
- Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.3
USB & Expansion:
- 2× USB 2.0
- 1× USB Type-C 3.0
- 1× USB Type-C power
- 40-pin GPIO header
- PCIe expansion
Other Features:
- Fan & RTC battery connectors
- Reset & Maskrom buttons
- 2× status LEDs
Power: USB Type-C PD 2.0, 4.5V–18V input
Mechanical & Thermal: 92 × 62 × 14.6 mm, 42.3 g, 0 °C – 80 °C
Pricing and availability haven’t been announced yet, but you can check Banana Pi’s Wiki and official product page for updates.
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