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16GB Raspberry Pi 5 price jumps to $385

Original: 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 hiked to $385, more than triple its launch price — makers are already shifting to Pico/ESP32 for sma

The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 has seen its price raised by $80 to $385, more than triple its January 2025 launch price. Makers report they are already moving small projects to the Raspberry Pi Pico or ESP32 boards, and turning to mini PCs for more ambitious builds instead of paying the higher price.

Why now: The steep price hike is prompting hobbyists and makers to reconsider Raspberry Pi hardware and seek cheaper alternatives.

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• 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 hiked to $385, more than triple its launch price — makers are already shifting to Pico/ESP32 for small projects, mini PCs for more ambitious tasks The Raspberry Pi 16GB has gone up in price by $80 to $385. It now costs more than triple its January 2025… · techwire@gamefan.net · 2

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