RASPBERRY PI 4 VS ORANGE PI 5: A COMPARISON
INTRODUCTION
The Raspberry Pi 4 and the Orange Pi 5 are both small, low-cost, single-board computers that are popular among hobbyists and educators. While they share some similarities, there are also some key differences between the two that make them suitable for different types of projects.
PROCESSOR AND MEMORY
The Raspberry Pi 4 is powered by a Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz. The Orange Pi 5 is powered by a Rockchip RK3399, hexa-core Cortex-A72/A53 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.8GHz. The Raspberry Pi 4 has options of 2GB, 4GB and 8GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM (depending on model), while Orange Pi 5 is equipped with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM.
CONNECTIVITY
The Raspberry Pi 4 features dual-band 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE, Gigabit Ethernet, and two USB 3.0 ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. The Orange Pi 5 offers dual-band 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE, Gigabit Ethernet, and two USB 3.0 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports.
EXPANDABILITY
The Raspberry Pi 4 has a 40-pin GPIO header, while the Orange Pi 5 has a 40-pin and a 26-pin GPIO header. The Orange Pi 5 also has a camera interface, and an IR receiver. This makes the Orange Pi 5 more suitable for projects that require additional sensors and peripherals.
POWER CONSUMPTION
The Raspberry Pi 4 has a power consumption of around 5V 3A, while the Orange Pi 5 has a power consumption of around 5V 4A. This means that the Orange Pi 5 will consume slightly more power than the Raspberry Pi 4.
CONCLUSION
Both the Raspberry Pi 4 and the Orange Pi 5 are powerful, low-cost, single-board computers that are suitable for a wide range of projects. The Raspberry Pi 4 is a good choice for projects that require a balance of power and affordability, while the Orange Pi 5 is a better choice for projects that require more expandability and extra features.
It’s important to keep in mind that this is a general comparison and it’s depends on the specific use case and the project requirements which one to choose. It’s also recommended to check the latest specifications and features of both boards before making a final decision.
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