The Pi 5 is a handy and capable little device, perfect for home computing projects and DIY builds with a low (cost) barrier to entry. Here’s what you need to know. The Raspberry Pi 5 started shipping on October 23rd, 2023.
Is the PI 5 a real computer?
If you look at the board you’ll see that it fits two micro-HDMIs, the HDMI logo and the new UART socket (my favourite feature) into the space occupied by one full-size HDMI socket. The Pi 5 is even more of a real computer than Pi 4 was, and running the desktop across two monitors is something worth trying.
When does the Raspberry Pi 5 come out?
The Raspberry Pi 5 has been available since October 23, 2023, and can be purchased from official resellers while stocks last. The Raspberry Pi 5 is the best model available right now, and you can expect to double the performance of the Raspberry Pi 4 (which was already great) across the board.
