GoKawiilRaspberry Pi 5 16GB model jumps to $385 in second price hike this year
Raspberry Pi has raised prices again on most 16GB RAM models, with the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB now costing $385, up $80 from its April price. The Compute Module 5 Lite variant rose $40 to $375, while the Raspberry Pi 500+ keyboard PC remains unchanged at $410.
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The increases reflect an industry-wide memory shortage also affecting competitors like Orange Pi, Radxa, and Hardkernel, with Micron and SK Hynix projecting tight RAM supply persisting into 2028 or even 2030. Falling stock prices among memory makers and financing struggles tied to collapsing token prices could, however, signal early cracks in this shortage cycle, though the outcome remains uncertain.
- Raspberry Pi 5 16GB price rose from $305 to $385 since April, an $80 increase.
- Compute Module 5 Lite now starts at $375, up $40, with no price difference between 32GB and 64GB eMMC options.
- Broader SBC industry price hikes are tied to a RAM shortage memory makers expect to last years.
Raspberry Pi 5 8GB Board — If the 16GB model's price hike stings, the 8GB Raspberry Pi 5 remains a fantastic and more affordable entry point into the latest-gen SBC ecosystem. It's plenty capable for most hobbyist projects, media centers, and learning Linux, without the premium RAM tax.
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