Raspberry Pi 500

Overview

The Raspberry Pi 500 is the spiritual successor to the original Raspberry Pi 400, taking the concept of a complete computer integrated into a keyboard to its logical next step with the full power of the Raspberry Pi 5. The BCM2712 SoC at its core provides the same 2.4GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A76 performance as the standalone Raspberry Pi 5, now housed inside a compact 78–83 key keyboard chassis for a true all-in-one desktop experience.

Memory and storage are well-specified for a general-purpose computer: 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM ensures smooth multitasking, while the included 32GB microSD card provides ready-to-boot storage. The dual micro-HDMI outputs support up to 4Kp60 on two monitors simultaneously, making it viable as a multi-display workstation. Dual-band 802.11ac (WiFi 5) and Bluetooth 5.0 are built in, along with Gigabit Ethernet for wired connectivity.

Despite its consumer-oriented form factor, the Raspberry Pi 500 retains the full 40-pin GPIO header that is central to the maker and educational appeal of the Raspberry Pi platform. This means HATs, sensors, and custom circuits can be connected directly to the keyboard computer, enabling a unique combination of desktop computing and physical computing in the classroom or on the workbench. Two USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 port accommodate peripherals alongside the built-in keyboard.

The Raspberry Pi 500 ships as a computer-only unit and requires a separate power supply (5V USB-C), HDMI cable, and mouse to function as a complete desktop. It runs Raspberry Pi OS and compatible Linux distributions, fully supported by Raspberry Pi's comprehensive documentation and active community ecosystem.