Waveshare Dual Camera Kit
Bottom line: The Waveshare Dual Camera Kit is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the single-board computers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Cons
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Manufacturer description
About this item Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest generation flagship product in the Raspberry Pi series, following the success of the Raspberry Pi 4. It provides a 2-3x increase in CPU performance over the previous generation. Onboard dual CSI/DSI ports and USB connectors which are provided by the Raspberry Pi RP1 I/O controller. And this is the first Raspberry Pi computer using silicon built in-house at Raspberry Pi. 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, 512KB per-core L2 caches and a 2MB shared L3 cache. VideoCore VII GPU @800MHz, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2. Dual 4Kp60 HDMI…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Waveshare Dual Camera Kit using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single-board computers category. waveshare's single-board computers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for single-board computers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Raspberry Pi 5 is the latest generation flagship product in the Raspberry Pi series, following the success of the Raspberry Pi 4. It provides a 2-3x increase in CPU performance over the previous generation. Onboard dual CSI/DSI ports and USB connectors which are provided by the Raspberry Pi RP1 I/O controller. And this is the first Raspberry Pi computer using silicon built in-house at Raspberry Pi.
- 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, 512KB per-core L2 caches and a 2MB shared L3 cache. VideoCore VII GPU @800MHz, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2. Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output
- 4Kp60 HEVC decoder. LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM (options for 4GB/8GB). 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). TF card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
- 2 × USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation. Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT). 2 × 4-lane MIPI DSI/CSI port. PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
- 5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support. Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header. Real-time clock (RTC), powered from external battery (not included). Onboard power button for power on/off without disconnecting power adapter
Full Specifications
| ASIN | B0CQKZST11 |
|---|---|
| Brand | waveshare |
| Model Name | PI5-8GB Dual-Camera Kit B (US) |
| Manufacturer | Waveshare |
| Model Number | PI5-8GB Dual-Camera Kit B (US) |
| Mfr Part Number | PI5-8GB Dual-Camera Kit B (US) |
| Processor Brand | ARM |
| CPU Manufacturer | ARM |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac, Bluetooth |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR4X |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, HDMI, USB |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac, Bluetooth |
| Full listing title | Waveshare Dual Camera Kit, Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, Bundle with Raspberry Pi 5 8GB, 2pcs PI5-IMX219-120 Camera,TF Card 64GB, Power Supply and so on (8 Items) |
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