Generic BPI R4 Active Cooler on Banana Pi R4
Active Coolingfor Banana Pi R4
-22.0°Cvs stock (69°C → 47°C peak)
Tested Mar 10, 2026$5.00$0.23 per °C cooled
Buy on AliExpressPeak Temp
47°C
38°C idle
CPU Frequency
1800MHz
1800 MHz idle
No Throttling
Power Draw
6.1W
4.4W idle
No Thermal Throttling
CPU maintained full frequency throughout the testTest Configuration
Thermal Timeline
Layers
Baseline (1min idle)
Load (1h stress)
Cooldown (1min)
How It Compares on the Banana Pi R4
| Cooler | Type | Peak | vs Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Generic BPI R4 Active CoolerThis cooler | Active | 47°C | -22.0°C | $5.00 |
Banana Pi R4 (No Cooling)Baseline | None | 69°C | - | - |