Raspberry Pi Increases Prices on 2GB Models of Pi 4 and Pi 5 by up to 23%

Second Round of Price Hikes

Raspberry Pi has implemented a second round of price increases, specifically targeting the 2GB models of the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5. These adjustments follow earlier price hikes on other models in April. The company cites the continuous rise in LPDDR4 and LPDDR5 memory prices as the primary reason for these changes.

Raspberry Pi 5 2GB Price Adjustment

The Raspberry Pi 5 2GB, originally launched at $50, has seen its price increase to $77.50. This represents a 19% increase from its previous price of $65. Over its lifetime, the Raspberry Pi 5 2GB has experienced a 55% price increase from its initial Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).

Raspberry Pi 4 2GB Price Adjustment

The Raspberry Pi 4 2GB has also seen a significant price jump, now costing $67.50. This is a 23% increase from its prior price of $55. The model initially launched at $45, later dropping to $35, meaning current users are paying 50% more than the original launch price or 93% more than its lowest adjusted price.

Impact of Memory Shortages

The ongoing shortage of LPDDR4 and LPDDR5 memory is a critical factor driving these price increases. Global demand for memory remains steady while supply continues to be low, leading to higher production costs for Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton confirmed that maintaining previous pricing for lower-capacity models is no longer sustainable.

Broader Pricing Trends

Higher-memory-capacity models have experienced even larger price increases over 2026. The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB, Raspberry Pi 5 8GB, and Raspberry Pi 4 8GB have seen price hikes of up to 83%, 63%, and 53% respectively, compared to their original MSRPs. Raspberry Pi has maintained the pricing for 1GB models at MSRP, but the long-term feasibility of this is uncertain.