Raspberry Pi is raising the price of its 2 GB single-board computers by $12.50. This adjustment affects the cost of entry for hobbyists and developers who rely on these specific memory configurations. Buyers planning to build projects with the 2 GB variants will need to account for this immediate increase in hardware costs.
2 GB models cost more while 1 GB variants stay the same
The price hike targets the 2 GB versions of both the Raspberry Pi 4 and the Raspberry Pi 5. The manufacturer attributes this change to rising costs for LPDDR4 DRAM chips in the global supply chain. These memory components are essential for the operation of these specific board models.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Raspberry Pi 4 (2 GB) | Raspberry Pi 5 (2 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $67.50 | $77.50 |
| Price Increase | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB |
The new standard price for the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 is now $67.50 USD (around $67.50). The 2 GB Raspberry Pi 5 has moved up to $77.50 USD (around $77.50). These figures reflect the flat $12.50 increase applied to both platforms simultaneously.
The 1 GB models of the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 remain at their current prices. The 2 GB Compute Module 4 and the Compute Module 5 also retain their existing pricing structure. This targeted pricing change helps the company manage margins on consumer boards while keeping prices stable for specialized industrial modules.
Raspberry Pi states that these memory market conditions are temporary. The company intends to reverse these price increases once DRAM costs decrease. We have been tracking Raspberry Pi 4 / Raspberry Pi 5 closely — see our earlier coverage on Raspberry Pi 5 Cyberdeck Guide for context on building portable devices with these boards. Customers should select their memory capacity carefully, as RAM upgrades are locked on these newer devices.
Source: Raspberry Pi, NotebookCheck
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