Raspberry Pi 5 price increases drastically as AI shortage bites, 16GB version now $205 — second price increase in three months, over 70% more expensive than original MSRP

The price of the Raspberry Pi 5 has significantly increased due to an AI shortage, with the 16GB version now priced at $205, marking the second price hike in three months. The cost of components has more than doubled over the last quarter, leading to price increases across various memory densities of the Raspberry Pi 5 and 4 models. The rising cost of LPDDR4 memory, driven by AI data infrastructure demands, is cited as the primary reason for the price surge. Despite some models remaining unaffected, the overall trend indicates a challenging year for memory pricing in 2026.