Raspberry Pi 500+

Raspberry Pi 500+ is the premium version of the Raspberry Pi keyboard computer: a Raspberry Pi 5 class processor with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB Raspberry Pi SSD, built into a low-profile mechanical keyboard. It suits power users who want a compact, clicky desktop with fast NVMe storage. Choose the unit on its own or the Desktop Kit.

Key features

• 2.4GHz quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, the same as Raspberry Pi 5, with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 256GB Raspberry Pi SSD preinstalled with Raspberry Pi OS; the M.2 slot takes NVMe drives up to 2280 size
• Gateron KS-33 Blue low-profile mechanical switches with interchangeable keycaps
• Individually addressable, programmable RGB backlighting
• One-piece aluminum heatsink and dual 4Kp60 display output
• Tools included for opening the case to swap the SSD or keycaps

Specifications

• Memory: 16GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
• Storage: 256GB Raspberry Pi SSD, M.2 NVMe up to 2280, plus microSD slot
• Wireless: Dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
• Ports: 2 × USB 3.0, 1 × USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 × micro HDMI, 40-pin GPIO
• Keyboard: 84-, 85- or 88-key mechanical, depending on region
• Power: 5V DC via USB connector
• Dimensions: 312 × 123.06 × 35.76mm
• Production lifetime: Until at least January 2035

In the box

• Unit only: Raspberry Pi 500+ with opening tools; power supply not included
• Desktop Kit: Raspberry Pi 500+ plus a mouse, USB-C power supply, HDMI cable and the Official Raspberry Pi Beginner's Guide

Works with

Raspberry Pi 500+ is longer and taller than Raspberry Pi 500, so most sleeves made for Pi 400 or Pi 500 won't fit. The switches are clicky, so expect an audible keyboard.