The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 got another ‘unavoidable’ RAM price hike
Raspberry Pi announced another price increase on its 16GB model, now costing $385—more than triple its original $120 launch price. The 16GB Compute Module 5 also saw a $40 increase. CEO Eben Upton attributed the hikes to ongoing RAM shortages and limited alternative supply sources for 16GB DRAM modules, acknowledging the increases are unwelcome but unavoidable.
Key points
- 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 now costs $385, up $80 from previous price
- Price has more than tripled since original $120 launch
- Shortage of 16GB DRAM and lack of alternative suppliers driving increase
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