Raspberry Pi 500+: All-in-One PC for Prototyping & Training

Hardware Innovation for Developers All-in-One PC Raspberry Pi 500+: Signal for Prototyping and Training

2025-09-30 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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The new Raspberry Pi 500+ is now available. The all-in-one system combines an SSD, mechanical keyboard, and 16 GB of RAM in a compact housing. While it is not a workstation for professional developers, it remains exciting as a catalyst for prototyping, education, and community trends.

The Raspberry Pi 500+(Image: Raspberry Pi) — The Raspberry Pi 500+
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Raspberry Pi has expanded its product range with the 500+, an all-in-one PC based on the Raspberry Pi 5 that comes equipped with an integrated 256 GB SSD, 16 GB LPDDR4X, and a mechanical keyboard. Additional features include dual 4K display outputs, dual-band Wi-Fi, and an M.2 interface, which is factory-enabled for the first time. This positions the Pi 500+ as a "fully-fledged desktop PC in a mini format."

The device is not designed for daily development work in the industry—simulation or EMC environments remain reserved for traditional workstations. Nevertheless, the 500+ is interesting for the developer community: as a ready-to-use platform for prototyping, test setups, or as a learning system for students and junior developers. The all-in-one integration with keyboard and SSD reduces the setup effort and facilitates access to hardware proximity without additional peripherals.

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The launch also sends a strong signal: Raspberry Pi is increasingly transferring its maker DNA into the PC market and demonstrating how low-cost development platforms can be combined with desktop convenience. For developers, this is less about a new work device and more an indicator of how strongly community-driven hardware trends are rooted in education and prototyping.

Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad-Core Arm Cortex-A76 (Raspberry Pi 5 platform)
Memory: 16 GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM
Storage: Internal 256 GB M.2 SSD (2280 format, replaceable), additional boot from SD card or external USB SSD possible
Graphics/Displays: Dual 4K outputs via Micro-HDMI
Network: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet
Input Device: Integrated mechanical keyboard with Gateron KS-33 Blue Switches, individually addressable RGB lighting, compatible with common keycap sets
Controller for keyboard: RP2040 with QMK firmware
Price: 200 US dollars (as of launch 2025); optionally available as a desktop kit for 220 US dollars with mouse, power supply, HDMI cable, and beginner's guide

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