Banana Pi R64 BPI-R64 Smart Router MediaTek MT7622 8GB eMMC
The BPI-R64 otherwise called Banana Pi R64 is based on the MTK MT7622 Dual-Core 1.35GHz Cortex A53. The processor runs on 64-bit architecture. The BPI-R64 has 1GB DDR3. It supports LAN as well as wireless connections. In addition to 1 SATA interface, the board has a 40-Pin GPIO header, HOST USB 3.0, Micro SD slot and an onboard 8GB eMMC. Banana Pi R64 allows you to use AC WiFi AP as well. The board has Bluetooth 5.0 System-on-Chip. The Adaptive Network technology of MediaTek MT7622 optimizes roaming, easy-setup, self-healing of a network, and smart devices.
Specifications
- CPU: MediaTek (MTK MT7622) Dual-Core 64-Bit 1.35GHz Cortex-A53
- The processor features the Adaptive Network Technology
- Memory: 1GB DDR3 RAM
- WiFi: 4x4n 802.11n built-in WiFi (System-on-Chip) 800Mbps
- WiFi (Optional): 4x4ac MTK7615 1722Mbps Optional WiFi module supported
- 1 SATA Interface
- 40-Pin GPIO Header (28x I/O pins, SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, I2S)
- LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps onboard Ethernet
- Flash: 8GB eMMC onboard flash
- Storage Support: MicroSD Slot for TF Card
- Mini PCIe interface supports 4G module
- Bluetooth: System-on-Chip Bluetooth 5.0
- 1x LED RJ45
- 1x HOST USB 3.0
- 1x Power Status LED
- 1x Rest Button
- 1x Onboard IR Receiver
- Power Input: DC input 12V/2A Compatible
- PoE module supported via PoE interface
- Banana Pi R64 PCB weights 100 grams
- Dimensions of BPI-R64 are 148mm x 100.5mm
Considering the weight and the board dimensions, Banana Pi R64 is by no means a compact Mini PC. It is slightly bigger than its predecessors but when it comes to performance, the BPI-R64 is a promising upgrade from Banana Pi. On the downside, this board does not have an HDMI port. The processing unit facilitates SGMII, FEM, and RGMII integration, along with the PCIe interface.
You can also upgrade the WiFi module using the 4x4ac MTK7615 for enhanced and uninterrupted wireless connectivity. In addition, the introduction of Bluetooth 5.0 is a good feature for those looking to connect Bluetooth supportive devices with Banana Pi R64. You can establish stable connections by using customizable router settings and configurable apps. Bluetooth 5.0 is twice as fast as Bluetooth 4.0. The range of BT 5.0 is 4 times more than that of BT 4.0.
