{
  "id": 11432084,
  "title": "Once a $35 computer, the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 now costs $67.50",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/once-a-35-computer-the-2-gb-raspberry-pi-4-now-costs-67-50-11432084",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/personal-tech/2026/10/02/once-a-35-computer-the-2-gb-raspberry-pi-4-now-costs-6750/5300774"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raspberry Pi has increased the prices of its 2 GB Pi 4 and Pi 5 models, citing surging costs associated with memory. The 2 GB Pi 4, once priced at $35, is now $67.50, while the Pi 5, which cost $45 during the pandemic, is now $77.50. The company reported a 90% rise in revenue for the first half of the year, reaching $256.9 million, and a 79% increase in gross profit to $59.4 million. The profit per board grew by 53% to $12.20, thanks to price hikes and bulk purchases of memory at more affordable rates in 2025. However, Raspberry Pi's inventory advantage is diminishing. They suggest that customers considering higher-priced models should examine older alternatives like the Pi 3B, 3A+, or 3B+, and consider their projects' actual RAM requirements. The price increases have become a regular occurrence for Pi customers. In April 2026, many Pi 4 and Pi 5 variants saw significant price hikes. A 16 GB Pi 5 is now sold for $305 at PiShop, far from its $120 launch price in January 2025. Despite a temporary reprieve from the April price hikes, these models are now affected. Other Raspberry Pi products, such as the 1 GB Pi 4 and Pi 5, and the 2 GB Compute Module 4 and 5, have not seen any price changes. The latest price increases come as enthusiasts and vendors explore ways to enhance board memory. A Raspberry Pi engineer revealed that newer firmware fixes the devices to their original RAM capacity. Raspberry Pi's CEO, Eben Upton, stated that the memory prices will eventually drop, allowing the company to reverse its price increases. However, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra warned that RAM shortages will continue until at least 2028, possibly beyond, and that there is no clear timeline for when supply and demand will balance.",
  "summary": "Pi 5 also gets a $12.50 bump as customers urged to consider older models or less RAM",
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        "outlet": "The Register Science",
        "title": "Once a $35 computer, the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 now costs $67.50",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/once-a-35-computer-the-2-gb-raspberry-pi-4-now-costs-67-50",
        "published": "2026-10-02T11:20:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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