Raspberry Pi 4 2 GB board price jumps to $67.50 amid component cost surge
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Examined by Simon Banks, Society & Labor Beat
- Raspberry Pi 4 2 GB model now sells for $67.50, a 93% increase from its original $35 price.
- Higher component costs, especially DRAM, are driving the price rise.
- The hike pressures hobbyists, educators, developers and the broader IoT industry that rely on low-cost hardware.
The 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 now costs $67.50, up from its $35 launch price, tightening budgets for AI and IoT projects.
«Once a $35 computer, the 2 GB Raspberry Pi 4 now costs $67.50»
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The increase reflects a broader surge in component costs, notably DRAM and other semiconductors, which have strained supply chains across the sector.
Our read: The new price erodes the cost advantage that made the Pi a staple for budget-constrained AI prototyping and testing. Small-scale developers and educational programmes that depend on inexpensive single-board computers will need to adjust budgets or consider alternatives.
Our read: The IoT industry, which frequently builds devices around the Raspberry Pi platform, faces tighter margins as the board’s price climbs. Project timelines and deployment scales may be revised to accommodate the higher hardware expense.
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