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PiShop Raspberry Pi 5 Budget Kit (1GB)
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PiShop Raspberry Pi 5 Budget Kit (1GB)

Bottom line: The PiShop Raspberry Pi 5 Budget Kit is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the emulation hardware 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 & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Choose 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB RAM
  • ✓ Backed by PiShop's warranty and support channels

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

PiShop Raspberry Pi5 Budget Kit with Case & Power Supply Kickstart your project with the Raspberry Pi5 Budget Kit, a great value for makers, hobbyists, and DIYers. Choose 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB RAM. The kit includes our HighPi Pro case, an ETL‑listed USB‑C power supply, OS ready SDcard and a printed Quick Start Guide. Just add a micro‑HDMI cable to get building.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PiShop Raspberry Pi 5 Budget Kit using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the emulation hardware category. PiShop's emulation hardware 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 emulation hardware 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

  • Choose 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB RAM
  • The kit includes our HighPi Pro case, an ETL‑listed USB‑C power supply, OS ready SDcard and a printed Quick Start Guide
  • IMPORTNAT: You need to provide your own micro-HDMI cable to get started. Don't have one? Checkout out our PiShop Raspberry Pi5 Complete Kit.

Full Specifications

BrandPiShop
CPU ModelCortex
IMPORTNATYou need to provide your own micro-HDMI cable to get started. Don't have one? Checkout out our PiShop Raspberry Pi5 Complete Kit.
Model NameK2B-1314-2GB
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberK2B-1314-2GB
Built-In MediaCase, Power Supply, SD Card
Mfr Part NumberK2B-1314-2GB
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Processor BrandBroadcom
Processor Count4
Total Usb Ports4
Compatible DevicesComputers, Monitors, TVs, Cameras, Raspberry Pi
RAM Memory Installed1 GB
Warranty Description1 Year
Wireless Compability802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth
RAM Memory TechnologyLPDDR4
Connectivity TechnologyEthernet, HDMI, USB

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