NanoPi M5: Raspberry Pi competitor has up to 16GB RAM, supports NVMe SSD and 4K monitor

[Redaktion]

A new Raspberry Pi alternative has hit the market. This SBC can be upgraded with a fast SSD and features two Ethernet ports. Users can also look forward to decent AI performance thanks to an integrated NPU. The single-board computer can apparently be used in ambient temperatures of up to 158°F.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/NanoPi-M5-Raspberry-Pi-competitor-has-up-to-16GB-RAM-supports-NVMe-SSD-and-4K-monitor.1024745.0.html

[Lawal]

Can the device run android TV?

[Maalls]

Yes, android tv 14. Its on their website.

[Elijah]

Isn't this just the raspberry pi 5

[Steve Spence]

The rpi 5 also provides ssd capability, up to 16gb ram, dual 4k, plus wifi and Bluetooth that this does not. The only cool thing about this is the 2nd ethernet.

[twl]

This is not entirely correct. The Nanopi M5 does not require a HAT/carrier board for the NVMe SSD, which the Raspberry 5 would need. Also, it has an integrated NPU with decent performance. If you want to use that, it has absolute killer value over a dual NVMe-Adapter with an AI kit for the Raspberry 5 (think Hailo or Coral). It also has two MIPI camera connectors.
I am only going by technical data and assume the performance figures are correct and usable in standard software, haven't yet ordered one.

You can decide yourself if these are benefits that you would profit from, but I think the M2 is currently the absolute best-rounded overall package for an SBC. The direct NVMe connector alone puts it miles ahead of the Raspberry in my personal opinion. I hate using adaptors over foil cables for complex/fast protocols. Just my two cents. ;)