Raspberry Pi hikes prices again, barely a month after the last round
Raspberry Pi announced another price increase affecting its 16GB Pi 5 model and Compute Module 5 variants. The 16GB Pi 5 has seen four price hikes totaling $265 over less than two years, representing a 221% increase from its $120 launch price. CEO Eben Upton cited limited alternative suppliers for 16GB DRAM and ongoing component shortages as the reason. The company reported record revenue in September but continues to pass rising memory costs to customers.
Key points
- 16GB Pi 5 now $385, up $80; total increase of $265 since January 2025 launch
- Four price hikes in 20 months, comprising 221% total increase
- Cause: shortage of 16GB DRAM suppliers and other component scarcity
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