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product_id: 490788936
title: "Banana Pi R3"
brand: "youyeetoo"
price: "NZ$19"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/490788936-banana-pi-r3
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Quad-core MediaTek MT7986 CPU WiFi 6 dual-band 4x4 MIMO Dual GbE LAN + 2x SFP 2.5GbE Banana Pi R3

**Brand:** youyeetoo
**Price:** NZ$19
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your IoT game with the ultimate WiFi 6 router dev board!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Banana Pi R3 by youyeetoo
- **How much does it cost?** NZ$19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/490788936-banana-pi-r3)

## Best For

- youyeetoo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted youyeetoo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen WiFi 6 Connectivity:** Dual-band 4x4 MIMO delivers ultra-reliable 2.4G & 5G WiFi for seamless streaming and IoT integration.
- • **Customizable OpenWrt Platform:** Run the latest OpenWrt 23.05 for full control, advanced features, and minimal interference.
- • **Expandable & Developer-Friendly:** 2GB DDR RAM, 8GB eMMC, microSD slot, M.2 Key-E PCIe interface, and 26-pin GPIO for endless IoT project possibilities.
- • **Versatile High-Speed Networking:** Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 2x SFP 2.5GbE for professional-grade wired connections.
- • **Powerhouse Quad-Core Performance:** MediaTek MT7986A with hardware Wi-Fi offloading for blazing-fast network speeds and efficiency.

## Overview

The youyeetoo BPI-R3 is a cutting-edge WiFi 6 router development board powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT7986 processor, featuring 2GB DDR RAM and 8GB eMMC storage. It supports dual-band 4x4 MIMO WiFi, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 2x SFP 2.5GbE for high-speed networking. Fully compatible with OpenWrt 23.05, it offers extensive customization and expansion options including microSD, M.2 Key-E PCIe, and GPIO interfaces, making it ideal for professional IoT and networking projects.

## Description

desertcart.com: youyeetoo BPI-R3 WiFi 6 Router Development Board with MediaTek MT7986 Chip 2GB DDR RAM, 8GB eMMC Flash, Dual GbE LAN for IoT Router Projects, M.2 Key-E PCIe Interface (Banana pi R3 Router Board Kits) : Electronics

Review: If your search got you here, this is what you're looking for. - Getting the firmware on the first time was a little rough, after that I'm 100% sold.
Review: Nice board - Nice board, config is not easy. Heatsink and case fit perfectly.

## Features

- MediaTek MT7986A (Filogic 830) quad-core Arm Cortex A53 processor with hardware acceleration engines for Wi-Fi offloading and networking. Gigabit ethernet router.
- Wifi 6 4x4 2.4G Wifi(MT7975N) +4x4 5G Wifi(MT7975P) 2x SFP 2.5GbE/ 5x RJ45 GbE
- Bananapi BPI-R3 supports running the latest stable OpenWrt 23.05 version. This means you can customize the router as you prefer and install any applications you want, while greatly reducing signal interference.
- 2 GB RAM / 8GB EMMC Support mircoSD slot/ 26 PIN GPIO/ MINI PCIE/ M.2 Key M
- Provide OpenWRT 21.02 wifi 2.4G and 5G working fine.support nand flash ,SD card ,eMMC flash boot.
- 【Get Start】docs.banana-pi.org/en/BPI-R3/BananaPi_BPI-R3

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BLVF9697 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,771 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #1,114 in Computer Routers |
| Brand | youyeetoo |
| Built-In Media | BPI R3 *1; Metal Case *1; Power *1; Heat Sink *1 |
| Compatible Devices | Computers (PCs, laptops), smartphones, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi models) |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews |
| Included Components | BPI R3 *1; Metal Case *1; Power *1; Heat Sink *1 |
| Manufacturer | youyeetoo |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | AZ2-BPTCR32G0001 |
| Model Name | Bananapi BPI-R3 |
| Operating System | OpenWrt |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| RAM Memory Installed | 2 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR |
| Ram Memory Installed Size | 2 GB |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Total Usb Ports | 4 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1year |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** youyeetoo
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 8 GB
- **Model Name:** Bananapi BPI-R3
- **Ram Memory Installed Size:** 2 GB

## Images

![Banana Pi R3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61r2hrEbv1L.jpg)
![Banana Pi R3 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71f5HiJx-dL.jpg)
![Banana Pi R3 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815VelvgijL.jpg)
![Banana Pi R3 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81prHfLSEFL.jpg)
![Banana Pi R3 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QroKtbrKL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If your search got you here, this is what you're looking for.
*by A***. on January 24, 2026*

Getting the firmware on the first time was a little rough, after that I'm 100% sold.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice board
*by F***O on October 12, 2025*

Nice board, config is not easy. Heatsink and case fit perfectly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Many features for the price
*by Y***S on June 12, 2023*

Nice router with sfp ports, case is metal but it is missing leds window and additional com or usb ports. You have to load openwrt, for sd cards do not use larger than 8GB.

## Frequently Bought Together

- youyeetoo Bananapi BPI-R3 WiFi 6 Router Board with MediaTek MT7986 Chip Dual GbE LAN for IoT Router, VPN Client&Server, OpenWrt Projects (Banana Pi BPI-R3 Router Kits)
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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-07-08*