When it comes to SBCs (single-board computers), the Raspberry Pi is easily the most popular option on the market. The company has produced five main generations, with a few spin-offs along the way. And now, it has just released its very own monitor, simply named ‘Raspberry Pi Monitor’ for $100.
This portable monitor comes with a pretty competitive price tag and should be the perfect addition to any RasPi user’s collection. Announced together with the Raspberry Pi 500, an all-in-one PC, these two product launches work perfectly in tandem and can cost you less than $200 combined.
Raspberry Pi monitor now available to buy
Released on December 9th, the Raspberry Pi 500 and Raspberry Pi Monitor are now available from the brand’s approved resellers. At $100, the monitor offers an excellent range of specs and compatibility for all your future SBC projects.
We’ve come across plenty of interesting projects involving the Pi (such as this Pokemon console) and the new monitor will go perfectly with anyone who requires a full HD portable display for their project. Or you could just use it as a desktop PC. In any case, here’s what the Raspberry Pi Monitor offers you.
| Specification | Raspberry Pi Monitor |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Panel type | IPS LCD with anti-glare coating |
| Color depth | 16.2M color depth |
| Brightness | 250 nits brightness (typical) |
| Display connectivity | HDMI 1.4, USB-C |
| Other connectivity | 3.5mm jack (stereo & audio out) |
| Audio | 2 x 1.2W integrated speakers, front-facing |
| Features | VESA and screw mounting options, Volume and bright control buttons, Integrated angle-adjustable stand, Support for 44.1kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz sample rates |
The monitor can be powered directly from a Raspberry Pi USB port, operating at 60% brightness and 50% volume. If you want full operation (up to 100% brightness and 100% volume), you can use a separate power supply; an official Raspberry Pi Power Supply is recommended.
What about the Raspberry Pi 500?
If there’s anything that pairs perfectly with the new monitor, it’s one of Raspberry Pi’s personal computer kits. The latest in this range is the new Pi 500, offering the “ultimate compact PC experience” on Raspberry Pi OS with a built-in keyboard and up to dual 4K display output. For the unit only, you’ll pay $90; the desktop kit is priced at $120.
| Specification | Raspberry Pi 500 |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, with cryptography extensions, 512KB per-core L2 caches and a 2MB shared L3 cache |
| Graphics | OpenGL ES 3.0, H.265 (4Kp60 decode) |
| Header | Horizontal 40-pin GPIO |
| Memory | 8GB LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM |
| Storage | 32GB Class A2 microSD |
| Connectivity | 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 x mini HDMI (up to 4K 60Hz) |
| Wireless | Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE |
| Keyboard | 78-, 79- or 83-key compact keyboard (depending on regional variant) |
| Power | 5V DC via USB connector |
