Raspberry Pi 4 Price Surge: 2GB Model Now Costs 50% More Since Launch

Raspberry Pi has recently announced a significant price increase for its 2GB models of the Raspberry Pi 4 and Raspberry Pi 5, driven by the rising costs of memory components. As of October 1, 2026, the prices of these boards will see a jump of $12.50, bringing the Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB) to $67.50 (£64.80) and the Raspberry Pi 5 (2GB) to $77.50 (£74.40).

Originally launched at $45 in 2019, the Raspberry Pi 4’s price has fluctuated; it was lowered to $35 before climbing back to $45, then increasing to $55 earlier this year, and now has reached an overall increase of 50% from its launch price. Similarly, the Raspberry Pi 5 has seen a price rise from its initial $50 to the new price point.

The company cited ongoing industry economics, particularly the steep rise in memory costs over the past couple of years, as the reason for these increases. They noted that while they had managed to keep prices stable for lower-density single-board computers (SBCs) in previous adjustments, the situation has now become unsustainable. In a statement, they expressed hope that the costs of memory components will eventually decrease and that they anticipate reverting the recent price hikes.

Additionally, Raspberry Pi has provided guidance for customers on choosing the right model for their needs, recommending to consider older models like the Raspberry Pi 3 for less demanding tasks and to purchase from approved resellers to secure better prices.

For now, the 1GB variants of the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 are unaffected by these price changes, offering a sliver of relief for budget-conscious consumers.