The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 got another ‘unavoidable’ RAM price hike
The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 has seen a significant price increase to $385 due to ongoing global RAM shortages. CEO Eben Upton stated that the hike is temporary and advised customers to consider lower-memory models if possible.
Why it matters
This highlights the impact of supply chain volatility on the hobbyist and embedded computing markets.
The Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB of RAM now costs $385 after an $80 price hike, the latest in a string of increases driven by the ongoing RAM shortage. This configuration launched at $120, and now costs over triple that price. The 16GB versions of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 also got a $40 price hike, and now cost between $375 and $415.
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