The Raspberry Pi Foundation is wrapping up the year with two new product launches. Recently, they just unveiled the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5), which enhances the already popular CM4 (currently priced at $59 on Amazon). Now, the Foundation is replacing one of its more unique items with a fresh release.
New Release Details
Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500, which takes the place of the Raspberry Pi 400 that has been available since late 2020. As expected, the Raspberry Pi 500 is powered by the Broadcom BCM2712 chipset, which is also found in other fifth-generation Raspberry Pi models. The Foundation provides this device with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM running at 4,267 MT/s and includes a 32 GB MicroSD card.
Specifications and Design
On the back side of the device, you'll find three USB Type-A ports, a MicroSD card reader, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and two Micro HDMI ports. Similar to the Raspberry Pi 5, the Raspberry Pi 500 also has a USB Type-C port for power and a 40-pin GPIO header, all packed into a compact size of 286 x 122 x 23 cm.
At present, the Raspberry Pi 500 is priced at $90, or $120 when bundled with accessories like a power supply and a mouse. Additionally, the Foundation is now offering the Raspberry Pi Monitor for $100. This monitor features a 15.6-inch IPS display that delivers 1080p resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio, peak brightness of 250 nits, and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The portable monitor can be connected via HDMI or USB Type-C and stands up thanks to its built-in kickstand. It’s important to note that while the monitor has VESA mounts, it can only achieve 60% brightness and 50% volume when using USB Type-C. For more details, check the Raspberry Pi Foundation's website.
