which one is better?

[lucass]

 orange pi 5, orange pi 5 pro, orange pi 5 ultra or orange pi 5 max?

[Werner]

better in which way? performance? driver support? size?

 

from our pov the better the support conditions, the more likely to recommend.

https://www.armbian.com/download/?device_support=Standard support

Is one platinum? Go for it? If not, check standard support. If one is in this category, go for it. If not, check further down for community support.