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Banana Pi BPI-M5

  • Device
  • 244 installs
  • v1.0.0
  • Jun 15, 2026
  • MIT license
  • v4.2+
Banana Pi BPI-M5

Banana Pi BPI-M5 is a single-board computer powered by the Amlogic S905X3 quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor running at up to 2.0 GHz with a Mali-G31 GPU and 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM. It features dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and MQTT connectivity for versatile networking in IoT deployments. The board provides USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0, a 40-pin GPIO header, and eMMC storage for connecting peripherals and sensors across industrial and multimedia applications.

Hardware Type
  • Single Board Computer
Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi
  • MQTT
  • Ethernet
  • Bluetooth

Banana Pi BPI-M5 brings strong single-board computing performance to embedded, multimedia, and edge projects, offering a capable balance of CPU power, fast storage, and modern connectivity in a familiar maker-friendly form factor. Built around the Amlogic S905X3, it is well suited for home servers, media applications, IoT gateways, lightweight desktop workloads, and custom hardware integrations. Its onboard eMMC storage, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 output, and 40-pin GPIO header make it a versatile platform for both hobby and professional development.

Features

  • Amlogic S905X3 SoC (quad-core Cortex-A55)
  • 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM with 16 GB eMMC storage
  • Mali-G31 MP2 GPU
  • Gigabit Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth via USB dongle
  • 4x USB 3.0 ports
  • HDMI 2.1 output (up to 4K @ 60 Hz)
  • 40-pin GPIO header
  • USB Type-C power input

Overview

ParameterValue
SoCAmlogic S905X3
CPUQuad Cortex-A55 @ up to 2.0 GHz
GPUMali-G31 MP2
RAM4 GB LPDDR4
Storage16 GB eMMC + microSD slot
EthernetGigabit (10/100/1000)
Wi-FiOptional via USB dongle
BluetoothOptional via USB dongle
USB4x USB 3.0
Video Output1x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K @ 60 Hz)
GPIO40-pin header
Power5V / 3A (USB Type-C)

Device Technical Documentation

Download datasheets and manuals for the Banana Pi BPI-M5

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