Raspberry Pi 5 16GB hits $305 as memory prices surge

The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 now sells for about $305, up from $120 at its January 2025 launch after four price hikes in 15 months. CEO Eben Upton blames DRAM costs that rose roughly 7–10x due to AI data center demand, with no timeline for reversing the increases.

• 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 costs about $305, up from $120 at January 2025 launch
• Four price hikes in 15 months: $120 → $145 → $205 → $305
• LPDDR4 memory now costs roughly 7x more, Upton says up to 10x in 18 months
• Analysts expect memory relief no earlier than late 2027, some say 2028–2030