Raspberry Pi 500 Offers an Upgraded Desktop Experience with a New Affordable Monitor
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts, rejoice: the Raspberry Pi 500 is here, offering a more powerful upgrade to the classic Pi 400. With the Pi 5 powering this new model, it packs a punch with 8GB of RAM and a 2.4GHz quad-core Cortex A76 processor. The new design retains the same keyboard-in-a-box form factor, with Ethernet, USB-A, USB-C, and dual Micro HDMI ports all conveniently placed on the top edge for easy access. It even has the iconic 40-pin GPIO port, which modders will appreciate.
If you’re in need of a monitor to match, the newly released Raspberry Pi 15.6-inch display provides a great solution. For just $100, this 1080p monitor offers VESA mounting options and is small enough to use as a portable travel display. Powered via USB-C (or directly from the Pi), the monitor even includes a kickstand that doubles as a carry handle. While the display’s built-in speakers are low-powered, the monitor still delivers decent value as a compact companion.
It’s important to note that the monitor doesn’t include a power supply, so you’ll need to provide 15 watts if not powering it directly from your Raspberry Pi. The video connection uses a standard HDMI port, meaning you’ll need additional cables compared to a typical USB-C monitor setup.
As for the Pi 500, it’s available for $90 at CanaKit, but be aware that it doesn’t include the power supply, mouse, or microSD card, so you’ll need to purchase these separately.