When did Raspberry Pis get so expensive?
Jeff Geerling
Mar 3, 2025 15:00
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Is a Raspberry Pi more expensive, slower, and less efficient than a mini PC?
And here are links to products I mentioned in this video (as an Amazon Associate, I earn for qualifying purchases):
- GMKtec G3 Plus test data: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/64
- Raspberry Pi 5 test data: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/21
- GMKtec G3 Plus green: 8+256: https://amzn.to/4h40vnW ($129.99 after discount)
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GMKtec also emailed me and sent over code GMKJG10 for $10 off a barebones kit, if you buy from their website: https://www.gmktec.com/products/nucbox-g3-plus-enhanced-performance-mini-pc-with-intel-n150-processor
Note: I do not participate in any affiliate program with GMKtec, nor did they pay anything for this video (besides providing the NucBox G3 Plus I tested and reviewed). See my sponsorship policies here: https://github.com/geerlingguy/youtube?tab=readme-ov-file#sponsorships
16GB Pi 5 Parts:
- 16GB Pi 5: $120
- Pi HAT + 512GB NVMe: $66.75 (https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-m-2-hat-ssd-kit-for-raspberry-pi-5-512gb/)
- Pi 5 Bumper Case: $3.40 (https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-bumper-for-raspberry-pi-5/)
- 27W USB-C Power Adapter: $13.60 (https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-27w-usb-c-power-supply-white-us/)
- RTC Battery: $5 (https://www.pishop.us/product/rtc-battery-for-raspberry-pi-5/)
- TOTAL: **$208.75**
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