Banana Pi BPI-R4/Pro Pricing and Availability
The R4 Pro board is now up for grabs on the Banana Pi online store, starting at just $195.00 through their official AliExpress outlets. Keep in mind, this price doesn’t include extras like the metal case or the BPI-R4-NIC-BE14 Wi-Fi 7 NIC.
🛒 Estimated Amazon Prices for Banana Pi BPI‑R4 / R4 Pro
| Model | Price | Marketplace | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 Pro (8X/4E WiFi 7, MT7988A) | Price not shown in snippet (Amazon US listing exists) | Amazon.com | WayPonDEV seller |
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 (WiFi 7, MT7988A) | AED 1,621.61 | Amazon.ae (UAE) | Ships in 3–4 weeks |
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 Pro (8X/4E WiFi 7) | $299.99 CAD | Amazon.ca | WayPonDEV seller |
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 PRO (8GB DDR4 / 8GB eMMC) | SAR 1,500.45 | Amazon.sa (Saudi Arabia) | Includes VAT |
🛒 Estimated AliExpress Prices for Banana Pi BPI‑R4 / R4 Pro
(Please note that the following prices from Amazon and AliExpress are subject to change)
| Model | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 Pro (WiFi7 / MT7988A) | $252–$258 | High‑end router board, WiFi 7 capable |
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 Pro (8GB DDR4 / 8GB eMMC) | Varies by seller | Price not returned in structured search |
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 (Standard) | $87.43 | 26% discount listed |
| Banana Pi BPI‑R4 (RU sellers) | $82–$150 | Converted from RUB listings |
R4 Pro Bundled packages
| Bundle Name | Package Contents | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bundle1 | 3x Heat Sink 1x USB TTL Adapter 1x 12V 5A Power Supply Adapter 1x Banan Pi R4 Pro board | $233.00 |
| Bundle2 | 3x Heat Sink 1x USB TTL Adapter 1x 12V 5A Power Supply Adapter 1x Banan Pi R4 Pro board 1x Metal Case 1x Cooling Fan | $263.00 |
| Bundle3 | 1x USB TTL Adapter 3x Heat Sink 1x 12V 5A Power Supply Adapter 6x Wi-Fi antennas 1x Banan Pi R4 Pro board 1x WIFI 7 BE14 NIC Module 1x Metal Case 1x Cooling Fan | $354 |
| Bundle4 | 1x USB TTL Adapter 3x Heat Sink 1x 12V 5A Power Supply Adapter 6x Wi-Fi antennas 1x Banan Pi R4 Pro board 1x WIFI 7 BE14 NIC Module 1x Cooling Fan | $323 |
Accessory Pricing Guidelines
- WiFi 7 Module (BPI-R4-NIC-BE14): Typically costs $70.00 on its own, though third-party sellers may list it up to $95.72.
- Metal Enclosure: Ranges from $21.13 to $33.80 depending on the specific shell design (Iron vs. Aluminum).
- Power Adapter (12V/5A): Essential for high-power WiFi modules; often included in “Finished Sets” for roughly $190.00 total.
Key Performance Differences
The Pro model differs from the standard Banana Pi BPI-R4 mainly due to its enhanced memory and port configuration:
- RAM: The Pro features 8GB DDR4, doubling the standard R4’s 4GB.
- Networking: It maintains the high-end MediaTek MT7988A (Filogic 880) CPU but offers specific 8X configurations with up to 7x RJ45 ports (mix of 10G/2.5G/GbE) alongside the 2x 10GbE SFP+ cages.
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About Banana Pi
Banana Pi is a brand of open-source single-board computers (SBCs) and hardware, made by Shenzhen SINOVOIP Company. Often compared to Raspberry Pi, they focus on providing versatile, open hardware for developers and hobbyists.
Their products include:
- SBCs: Various models with different processors (ARM, RISC-V) and features.
- Smart Routers: Like the BPI-R4 Pro, featuring Wi-Fi 6/7, 10GbE, and OpenWrt support.
- AI & IoT Boards: Designed for specialized applications.
They support diverse operating systems (Linux, Android) and also offer OEM/ODM services for custom solutions.
It is already on presale.
Yes, I know, thank you.
Hi, the main problem about the BPI R4 is its BE14 Wifi NIC (6 antennas and many shielding/noise problems).
In your pictures, we can clearly see the new BE19 NIC with 14 antennas: did you test it? Is it going to be released to the public this year? Thank you!
HI. Not yet, but from what I’ve heard, it should officially be released in a few weeks.
Thank you so much! Will you make a new post when the BE19 will be out? Did you have the R4 Pro for testing or these are just info from the company?
Not yet, but I’ll probably test the R4 Pro and the Wi-Fi expansion board and review them once both are ready and available.
For now, it’s just general news info.
Great write up worth adding the battery is uses the ML1220 as you have correctly used instead of the CR1220 because the board features a tickle charge, but what’s more important to note, is that tickle is 3.3v to 3.4v, the ML1220s nominal is 3v, charged it’s around 3.35v, which is 0.35v higher than a CR1220. The BPI team lists the No 42 as CR1220 but it’s important to note thier POS is wrong. The other thing, you mention the battery keeps certain boot options, while this is true for a PCs, it’s untrue for the BPI, the only function… Read more »
Thank you for providing the information; it’s greatly appreciated.