Component shortages drive Raspberry Pi prices up by up to 23%

Raspberry Pi has raised prices on several models for the second time, citing the persistent shortage of memory. The 2GB versions of the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5 have seen the most significant increases, reaching up to a 23% price hike. This comes after April's price adjustments, which initially spared the 2GB models. The ongoing demand for LPDDR4 and LPDDR5 memory, coupled with supply constraints, has driven up production costs, making price hikes necessary.

The Raspberry Pi 5 2GB, which launched at $50 in 2023, will now cost $77.50, marking a 19% price increase. The Raspberry Pi 4 2GB, initially priced at $45, will now sell for $67.50, a 23% rise from its previous price. This represents a 55% increase in the overall price of the Raspberry Pi 5 2GB since its launch and a 93% jump compared to its lowest adjusted price.

While the 1GB models have been frozen at their MSRP, the company might consider offering a barebones version for users who wish to install their own memory, alleviating some of the pricing pressures.