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Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) vs Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry

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all judged against single-board computers at a similar price

The Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) scores 5.1/10 overall, ahead of the Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry at 4.4/10.

The Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) leads on software support, performance and storage.

The Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry leads on I/O and networking.

They score the same on value.

Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)

Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Arduino UNO Q 4GB suits makers who want Linux and real-time Arduino code on one UNO-format board. It is aimed at projects that mix sensors and actuators with software running on Debian. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a general-purpose mini computer with wired networking and storage expansion.

Typically about £59.31 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry

Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry

4.4/10verdict: skip

The Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry is for hobbyists who want a small quad-core board with gigabit Ethernet, WiFi and a Raspberry Pi 3-style GPIO header. It suits light single-purpose jobs such as a sensor hub, a small network service or a GPIO project. It is less suited to anyone who needs more than 1GB of RAM, USB 3 or NVMe storage.

Typically about £46.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightArduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry
Software support30%6/105/10
Performance25%5/103/10
Storage15%5/104/10
I/O and networking15%5/106/10
Value15%4/104/10
Overall5.1/104.4/10

Specifications

SpecArduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry
Processor (SoC)Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210, quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 @ 2.0 GHz, 64-bit, Adreno 702 GPU @ 845 MHz, plus separate STM32U585 MCU (Cortex-M33, up to 160 MHz)Allwinner A40i/R40/V40; quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU; dual-core Mali-400 MP2 GPU at 500MHz
Memory4GB LPDDR41GB DDR3 at 733MHz, shared with GPU
Storage options32GB onboard eMMC; no SD or M.2 slot listedMicroSD (TF) slot; SATA supported; no onboard eMMC; no M.2 or NVMe listed
NetworkingDual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and Bluetooth 5.1 on module WCBN3536A; no Ethernet port listed10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet (Realtek RTL8211E/D); WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (AP6212 module); Bluetooth 4.0
GPIOArduino UNO-compatible headers: JDIGITAL (18-pin, 3.3 V), JANALOG (14-pin, 3.3 V), JMISC (60-pin, mixed 1.8 V/3.3 V), JMEDIA (60-pin, 1.8 V), JCTL (10-pin, 1.8 V), JSPI (6-pin), Qwiic (4-pin); no total GPIO count published40-pin header with 28 GPIO; UART, I2C, SPI, PWM and I2S on some pins; matches Raspberry Pi 3 header
Video outputsUSB-C DisplayPort Alt-Mode via ANX7625 bridge; Full HD (1920x1080) supported, 1280x720 optimal in SBC mode; shared with JMEDIA MIPI-DSI outputHDMI V1.4 TV-out; 4-lane MIPI DSI or RGB/LVDS panel; H.264 decode up to 1080p60
Power inputUSB-C 5 V up to 3 A (5 V/3 A PD); 7-24 V DC on VIN; or 5 V on 5V_SYS pin; recommended minimum 15 W PD supply5V/2A via micro USB; no 3.7V battery support

Strengths and weaknesses

Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173)

  • + Linux and a real-time MCU on one board
  • + UNO-compatible headers plus Qwiic connector
  • + Low power draw reported, about 0.5 W idle
  • − No Ethernet port listed
  • − No SD or M.2 slot listed
  • − One reviewer found it slower than a Raspberry Pi 5

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need wired Ethernet, since none is listed.
  • Anyone who wants SD or M.2 storage expansion.
  • Users who want the fastest general-purpose Linux board at this price.
Read the full Arduino UNO Q 4GB (ABX00173) review ›

Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry

  • + Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 on board
  • + 40-pin header matches Raspberry Pi 3
  • + SATA supported alongside microSD
  • − Only 1GB RAM, shared with the GPU
  • − USB 2.0 only, no USB 3
  • − No eMMC, M.2 or NVMe

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need more than 1GB of RAM for containers or VMs
  • Anyone who wants USB 3 or NVMe storage
  • Projects that need direct 3.7V battery power
Read the full Banana Pi BPI-M2 Berry review ›

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