Compare the whole build
Check firmware support, radio band, power demand, antenna connections, enclosure access, and documentation before comparing headline transmit power. These are leads to research, not measured range rankings or a live stock feed.
Pi base station: WisMesh Station
RAK’s assembled Pi station is worth comparing with a DIY Pi HAT build when you want a maintained Linux host.
Compact Pi builds: MeshAdv Mini
Consider the compact HAT when a Pi Zero-sized build suits the project. Check the upstream compatibility list and board revision before ordering.