Raspberry Pi 5 16GB Price Surges to $385 Amid Supply Chain Crisis

The Raspberry Pi 5 16GB model's price has skyrocketed to $385, over three times its $120 launch price. This marks the fourth price increase since January 2025, driven by Samsung's discontinuation of LPDDR4 production. Significant supply chain constraints mean this price hike reflects a new normal, with the Pi 6 not expected until 2028. Meanwhile, lower-memory models remain stable in price, and buyers are advised to evaluate their RAM needs before purchasing.