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# Raspberry Pi 500+: A Computer Inside a Mechanical Keyboard
- URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/raspberry-pi-500-plus/
- Published: 2025-09-26T03:09:09.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-26T03:09:09.000Z
- Description: Raspberry Pi has surprised us all with this one.
- Author: Sourav Rudra
- Tags: Gadgets 🎛️, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15

Raspberry Pi computers have become a staple for hobbyists, students, and tinkerers alike. Beyond the single-board models, the company’s 400 and 500 series all-in-one devices, housed inside a keyboard, have earned a dedicated following for their compact practicality.

In a recent [surprise announcement](https://www.raspberrypi.com/news/the-ultimate-all-in-one-pc-raspberry-pi-500-plus-on-sale-now-at-200/?ref=itsfoss.com), they have unveiled the Raspberry Pi 500+, a new all-in-one desktop that builds on the [Pi 500](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-500-monitor/).

## A Better Raspberry Pi 500 Debuts

![a mixed green illustration that has the raspberry pi 500 plus as its center piece](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/09/raspberry-pi-500-plus.png)

The Raspberry Pi 500+ takes the all-in-one desktop concept further. Like its predecessor, it combines the computer and keyboard in one unit, but this revision adds more memory, storage, and usability for everyday tasks.

The headline upgrade is memory. The Pi 500 offered 8 GB RAM, while **the 500+ doubles this to 16 GB LPDDR4X**. This allows heavier multitasking, more demanding applications, and smoother performance compared to earlier models.

Storage has also been upgraded. Instead of relying solely on microSD cards, the 500+ includes a 256 GB internal SSD (*pre-loaded with Raspberry Pi OS*), with an M.2 expansion slot for additional drives. This makes it more suitable as a daily-use desktop.

**Another noticeable change is the keyboard**. The 500+ integrates a mechanical one by combining [Gateron KS-33 Blue](https://www.gateron.co/products/gateron-low-profile-mechanical-switch-set?ref=itsfoss.com) switches with RGB backlighting. This is a first for Raspberry Pi, bringing both durability and a more satisfying typing experience to their all-in-one offering.

And, despite these upgrades, it maintains the compact form factor and GPIO access that define the 500 series.

![a photo that shows the additional m.2 slot on the raspberry pi 500 plus](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2025/09/raspberry-pi-500-plus-m2-slot.jpg)

The **key specs** of the Raspberry Pi 500+ are as follows:

- **CPU:** A quad-core, 64-bit [Arm Cortex-A76](https://developer.arm.com/Processors/Cortex-A76?ref=news.itsfoss.com) running at 2.4 GHz.
- **RAM:** 16 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM running at 4267 MHz.
- **GPU:** VideoCore VII that supports OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.3.
- **Connectivity:** Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 (*BLE*).
- **Ports:** 1x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0 (*5 Gbps operations*), 2x Micro HDMI (*up to 4kp60*), 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x Horizontal 40-pin GPIO, and 1x USB-C for 5V DC power.

### 💰 Pricing and Availability

The Raspberry Pi 500+ [is available now](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-500-plus/?ref=itsfoss.com) at **$200**. For $220, you will get a Desktop Kit with a mouse, a 27 W USB-C power supply, a micro HDMI to HDMI cable, and [The Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide](https://store.rpipress.cc/products/the-official-raspberry-pi-beginners-guide-5th-edition?ref=itsfoss.com).

[Raspberry Pi 500+](https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-500-plus/?ref=itsfoss.com)

**Suggested Read** 📖

[A Perfect Pair: Raspberry Pi 500 and Monitor Hit the MarketJust in time for Christmas, you can get your hands on the Raspberry Pi 500 and a new monitor to pair it up with.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/icon/android-chrome-192x192-268.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/thumbnail/raspberrypi-500-1.png)](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-500-monitor/)