Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero
126,00 € INCL. VAT
- 64-bit successor to the M2 Zero, for your miniature IoT and multimedia projects
- Allwinner H618, 2 GB LPDDR4, 8 GB eMMC, mini-HDMI 2.0a 4K60
- Pi Zero W 65 x 30 mm form factor, 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2
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- Description
Description
Banana Pi M4 Zero (BPI-M4 Zero): the 64-bit successor to the M2 Zero, with eMMC and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
The Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero keeps the 65 x 30 mm form factor and 40-pin header of the Raspberry Pi Zero W, but moves up a class: quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A53 Allwinner H618 processor, 2 GB of LPDDR4, 8 GB of eMMC, 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and a mini-HDMI 2.0a output up to 4K at 60 Hz. Banana Pi presents it as the successor to the M2 Zero, with a 25% higher processor frequency and four times more memory.
Highlights
- 64-bit and 2 GB of LPDDR4 in a Zero form factor: enough to run modern services.
- 8 GB of eMMC in addition to the microSD card reader.
- Dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2.
- Mini-HDMI 2.0a up to 4K at 60 Hz with HDR10.
- Two USB-C ports : one OTG (power) and one host.
- 24-pin FPC connector providing access to USB 2.0, infrared and 100 Mbit/s Ethernet via an expansion board.
Technical specifications
| Element | Specification |
|---|---|
| SoC | Allwinner H618, 4 x 64-bit Cortex-A53 up to 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G31 |
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 8 GB eMMC, microSD card reader (SDIO 3.0) |
| Wireless | 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Video | 1 x mini-HDMI 2.0a, 4K60 HDR10, CEC |
| USB | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C host, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C OTG |
| GPIO | 40 pins: 28 GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, I2S |
| 24-pin FPC | USB 2.0, IR, 100 Mbit/s Ethernet, GPIO |
| Buttons | Reset, FEL |
| Power supply | 5 V / 3 A via USB-C |
| Dimensions | 65 x 30 mm |
Which one should you choose?
| Model | Processor | Memory | Wireless | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPI-M4 Zero | H618, 4 x 64-bit Cortex-A53 | 2 GB + 8 GB eMMC | Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz, BT 4.2 | Mini-HDMI 4K60 |
| BPI-M2 Zero | H3, 4 x 32-bit Cortex-A7 | 512 MB, no eMMC | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, BT 4.0 | Mini-HDMI 1080p30 |
| Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W | RP3A0, 4 x Cortex-A53 | 512 MB | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, BT 4.2 | Mini-HDMI |
| BPI-M4 Berry | H618, 4 x 64-bit Cortex-A53 | 2 GB + 8 GB eMMC | Wi-Fi 2.4 / 5 GHz, BT 4.2 | HDMI 4K60, Gigabit Ethernet |
The M4 Zero is the most powerful of the Zero form factor boards in this selection. If you need USB-A ports and Gigabit Ethernet, the M4 Berry offers the same platform in the 85 x 56 mm form factor. To stay with Raspberry Pi OS, the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is the reference option.
Compatibility and pitfalls
- No RJ45 jack on the board: 100 Mbit/s Ethernet goes through the FPC connector and an expansion board.
- USB-C connectors rather than micro-USB: Banana Pi states that the board fits most Zero W cases, but check that the openings allow USB-C plugs through.
- USB-C to USB-A adapter required to connect a standard keyboard or USB flash drive to the host port.
- Operating systems : Banana Pi provides Android, Ubuntu and Debian images. Raspberry Pi OS does not run natively.
- Raspberry Pi HATs : identical pinout, but drivers specific to Raspberry Pi OS are not guaranteed.
Recommended accessories
- L'Raspberry Pi 15.3 W USB-C power supply : 5.1 V / 3 A, exactly what the board needs.
- The mini-HDMI to HDMI cable to connect the board to a 4K display.
- A SanDisk Ultra microSD card to flash an image or store data.
Uses and projects
- Pocket media player in 4K behind a TV.
- IoT gateway 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in a very small footprint.
- Lightweight server : ad blocker, VPN, monitoring.
- Robotics and embedded devices where space is limited.
To see how the M4 Zero compares with the reference in this form factor, read what the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is worth, and to get started, see our guide to getting started with a Banana Pi.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Banana Pi M4 Zero and the M2 Zero?
The M4 Zero moves to the 64-bit H618 and 2 GB of LPDDR4, and adds 8 GB of eMMC, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, 4K and USB-C ports.
Does the BPI-M4 Zero have an Ethernet port?
No RJ45 jack: 100 Mbit/s Ethernet goes through the 24-pin FPC connector and an expansion board.
Which power supply should I use?
5 V / 3 A via the USB-C OTG port, as specified by Banana Pi.
Is it compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero cases?
Banana Pi states that it fits most Zero W cases; check that USB-C plugs fit through.
Which operating systems can I install?
Banana Pi provides Android, Ubuntu and Debian images for this board.
Does the M4 Zero output 4K?
Yes, up to 4K at 60 Hz with HDR10 through its mini-HDMI 2.0a port.
The BPI-M4 Zero puts 4K, 64-bit and 5 GHz Wi-Fi into the smallest of form factors. At MonRaspberry, you buy official, tested products, shipped from our stock based in France within 24/48 h of payment, with free pickup point delivery on orders of €200 or more, returns within 14 days (with return authorization) and payment by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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