Banana Pi

BPI-M2 Ultra

CPU ARM A40I/R40/V40

GPU Mali 400 MP2

Max RAM 2GB

Drives 1

From $60

Seller Amazon

The Banana Pi BPI-M2 Ultra is a mini PC powered by the ARM ARM A40I/R40/V40 (A7 gen). It features 4 performance cores and 4 threads and a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated ARM Mali 400 MP2. Supports up to 2GB of RAM. Storage capacity of up to 1 drive. Networking features 1 Ethernet port (up to 1G). Dimensions: 86 × 57 × 21mm (0.10L).

CPU & Performance

CPUARM A40I/R40/V40

GenerationA7

P-Cores4

Threads4

Socket0

GPU

GPUMali 400 MP2

Discrete GPUNo

Integrated GPUYes

eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM2GB

ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives1

SD cardYes

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays2

Network

Max Ethernet1G

1G ports1

vProN

Physical

Dimensions86 × 57 × 21 mm

Volume0.1L

Power

PSU10W

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, and very small desk setups. Consider Banana Pi BPI-M2 Ultra if you want a ultra-compact mini PC built around its listed ARM ARM A40I/R40/V40 processor and ARM Mali 400 MP2 integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

Banana Pi BPI-M2 Ultra features ARM ARM A40I/R40/V40 with ARM Mali 400 MP2 integrated GPU, offering 1× 1G Ethernet. CPU details include A7 CPU generation, 4 performance cores, and 4 threads. Memory support includes up to 2GB RAM. Storage support includes up to 1 storage drive and SD card reader. Display support includes support for up to 2 displays. Networking includes 1× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 86 × 57 × 21 mm chassis (0.10L). Power information lists 10W power supply.

Based on its overall score of 76.6, Banana Pi BPI-M2 Ultra is positioned as a lower-ranked mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Verdict

Best for

basic office work, web browsing, digital signage, very small desk setups.

Avoid if

you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet.

Alternatives

AOOSTAR T8 Plus / M8S — better value at comparable performance
GMKtec/Morefine Nucbox K11 4090M — higher performance ceiling
CWWK/Topton 1245U 8x2.5G — stronger wired networking for homelab use

Review

The Banana Pi BPI-M2 Ultra is a palm-size mini PC built around ARM ARM A40I/R40/V40 and ARM Mali 400 MP2 integrated graphics. With a listed price around $60, it is aimed at buyers looking for basic office work, web browsing, digital signage, very small desk setups. The core spec sheet is solid for its class: up to 2GB RAM, up to 1 drive, including 0 NVMe slots (SD card reader), 1×1GbE, and basic display and USB connectivity. The 76.6 overall score suggests a more specialized or entry-level role, so it should be judged by fit-for-purpose features rather than raw benchmark ambition. The main reason to pause is fit: avoid it if you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet. Overall, the Banana Pi BPI-M2 Ultra makes the most sense when its CPU/GPU balance, port selection, and expansion profile match your workload; otherwise, compare it against similarly priced mini PCs with better networking, quieter cooling, or stronger upgrade paths.