Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | MediaTek MT7981B Dual-core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2.4GHz & 5GHz |
| RAM | 512MB DDR4 |
| Storage | 128MB SPI NAND Flash + MicroSD Slot |
| Ethernet Ports | 2x Gigabit Ethernet (WAN/LAN) |
| USB Interface | 1x USB 3.0 Type-A |
| Operating System Support | OpenWrt, Buildroot, Debian |
| Antenna Connectors | 4x External RP-SMA Connectors |
| Power Supply | 5V/2A via USB-C or GPIO header |
| Dimensions | 85mm x 55mm x 20mm |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good thermal performance
Runs cool even under heavy load without a fan, though I added a small heatsink just to be safe. The only minor issue is the power cable feels a bit short, but that's easily solved with an extension.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best bang for buck in this category
Compared to other dev boards with similar specs, this offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The inclusion of SPI NAND alongside the SD slot gives great flexibility for firmware recovery and testing.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great community support
Being part of the Banana Pi ecosystem means there is a decent amount of community help available. I managed to get a custom build running within an afternoon. Highly recommended for embedded developers.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid hardware, documentation could be better
The hardware quality is excellent, and the gigabit ports perform as expected. However, some of the GPIO pinout diagrams in the wiki were slightly confusing. Once figured out, it works like a charm for custom routing projects.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent Wi-Fi 6 performance
I replaced my old router with this setup for testing. The dual-band Wi-Fi 6 speeds are impressive for a board of this size. The USB 3.0 port is also handy for attaching external storage for network shares.
Anonymous
Mar 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for OpenWrt experimentation
This board is exactly what I needed for my home lab. The MediaTek MT7981B chip handles Wi-Fi 6 traffic smoothly, and flashing OpenWrt was straightforward using the official images. Great value for a development board.
Q: Does this board come with a pre-installed OS?
A: No, the board typically comes with a basic bootloader. You will need to flash your preferred image (such as OpenWrt or Debian) onto the storage via SD card or network boot.
Q: Can I use standard omnidirectional antennas with this board?
A: Yes, the board features 4x RP-SMA connectors which are compatible with most standard Wi-Fi antennas. Please ensure the antennas support the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands for optimal Wi-Fi 6 performance.
Q: Are schematics available for this board?
A: Yes, Banana Pi provides open-source hardware schematics and CAD files on their official wiki and GitHub repository for educational and modification purposes.
Q: Is the USB 3.0 port capable of powering a 2.5 inch HDD?
A: While the USB 3.0 port provides power, it is generally recommended to use a self-powered USB hub for 2.5-inch HDDs to ensure stable operation and prevent brownouts during high disk activity.
Q: What is the maximum throughput speed on the Gigabit ports?
A: In real-world testing with OpenWrt, users typically see NAT throughput exceeding 900 Mbps, effectively utilizing the full capacity of the Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
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