Summary
You have several Raspberry Pi models to choose from at different price points, and now select models are even more affordable. While the price of pretty much everything is going up these days, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is lowering its prices.
Late last year, the company announced anew Compute Module 5, a smaller and modular version of the Raspberry Pi 5 computer. It features an upgraded 2.4GHz quad-core processor, can connect to dual 4K displays, and has a built-in 4K video decoder, among other things. Thankfully, the Foundation kept the Compute Module 4 around, and now it’s more affordable than ever.
This week, we learned that Raspberry Pi isloweringthe priceof the Compute Module 4 by $5 or $10 per unit, depending on the model. For example, the wireless variant with 16GB of RAM went from $90 to $80, while more affordable models dropped from $50 to $45. While it’s not a huge discount, and probably not the Pi model most people are interested in, like a regular board or keyboard model, we’ll take what we can get.
In fact, all 4GB models of theCompute Module 4are $5 less, while 8GB and higher are $10 cheaper. You’ll immediately see these new lower prices on the Raspberry Pi site and from approved resellers. Here’s what the company had to say:
At Raspberry Pi, our mission is to make computing accessible and affordable for everyone and for businesses at every scale, so today we’re delighted to announce a reduction in the price of some of the most popular variants of Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.
The Foundation went on to mention that its popular CM4 is used in various applications, for businesses both big and small. For example, you’ll find it on medical equipment, retro gaming products, energy services infrastructure, and more. Sure, the new Compute Module 5 is a solid upgrade, but it’s also overkill for many smaller projects, which is why the CM4 remains a viable option for customers.
The best option for most people is still the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B for $35. And while you can now get the Compute Module 4 for only $10 more, it doesn’t have any connectors and is designed to target customers who want to completely design their own board.
So Raspberry Pi lowered some prices, but it’s not the model most people want. That said, those who need a Compute Module 4 can now save a few bucks. Get one today and try out some ofthese neat projects, orcheck out DietPi, a solid Raspbian alternative.
