Product details
The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the latest computer board from Raspberry Pi. This version offers more processing power, more memory, and more connectivity while being backward compatible with projects created on earlier models.
What's new with Raspberry Pi 4?
- The Raspberry Pi 4 has received a performance boost with an improved processor that provides similar performance to an entry-level PC.
- There is now a choice of memory sizes: 2 GB and 4 GB to allow more complex processes to run efficiently.
- Two micro-HDMI ports allow for a dual-screen setup, whereas previous versions have a standard HDMI port.
- Up to 4K video decoding.
- Two USB 3.0 ports provide faster connectivity to other peripherals, compared to earlier models that have four USB 2.0 ports.
- Powered via USB-C, whereas Raspberry Pi 3 was powered via Micro-USB at 5.1 V.
What is the Raspberry Pi?
A Raspberry Pi is a compact computer board that offers endless possibilities. From the beginning, the Raspberry Pi was designed to be easy to use and customize for various applications. Just plug in a TV or monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power adapter, and you're ready to go. A Raspberry Pi is suitable for almost all ages. Whether you want to teach kids how to program or engineers use it to create complex computer-controlled systems, anyone can use a Raspberry Pi.
There is a wide range of "HATs" (hardware-connected-on-top) and other accessories that you can plug into the Raspberry Pi to add special features like:
- Cameras
- LCD displays
- Motor drivers
- Sensors
- GPS
- Mobile data connection
- Digital TV decoders
Raspberry Pi is one of the best-selling computers of all time, with 25 million Pi boards sold to date (as of February 2019).