I’m torn between CM4 and CM5

[BG6BSP]

CM4 104000
CM4 108000

CM5 104000
CM5 108000

Which one will you choose?
I want to hear your suggestions. Thanks！

[Toml_12953]

You might as well go for CM5. It has greater capacity and speed than CM4.

[jutleys]

All so consider the CM5 Radxa.

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@BG6BSP

I want to hear your suggestions. Thanks！

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[REDROBRC]

I ended up going with the cm5108000, and everything is working great. It’s so fast I love it.

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@REDROBRC

I ended up going with the cm5108000, and everything is working great. It’s so fast I love it.

FYI: people undeclock them to get better battery life and reduce heat. have fun!

[REDROBRC]

I haven’t played around with underclocking or overclocking it. I’m afraid of ruining my image and then I’ll have to start all over lol. I get three hours of battery life and that enough for my needs.