Waveshare AI Kit
Bottom line: The Waveshare AI 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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Pros
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Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
About this item There are several options for this item, this option is PI5 AI Acce D (US), including Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26T, PI5-IMX219-77 camera, 64GB TF Card, Cooler, Cable and so on (8 Items). For more details, please click the image2 to check the package content. 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…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Waveshare AI 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
- There are several options for this item, this option is PI5 AI Acce D (US), including Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26T, PI5-IMX219-77 camera, 64GB TF Card, Cooler, Cable and so on (8 Items). For more details, please click the image2 to check the package content.
- 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 | B0DLVVTNQS |
|---|---|
| Brand | waveshare |
| Style | Classic |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Unit Count | 8.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Waveshare |
| Model Number | PI5 AI Acce D |
| Built-In Media | PI5 AI Acce D (US) |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop |
| Hardware Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Full listing title | Waveshare AI Kit, Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, Bundle with Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26T, PI5-IMX219-77 Camera, Cooler, 64GB TF Card, Cable and so on (8 Items) |
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