Is the Pi 500 faster than the Pi 400?

Yes. It uses the same quad-core 64-bit Arm processor and RP1 I/O controller as the Raspberry Pi 5, where the Pi 400 used the older Pi 4-class chip. The built-in aluminium heatsink also lets it sustain load better.

Does it come with a fan?

No. Cooling is a one-piece aluminium heatsink, so it runs silently. That is enough for the Pi 5-class chip at its default settings.

Can I connect two monitors?

Yes. It has dual 4K display output, so two screens can run at once.

Does it have GPIO pins?

Not exposed by default. The keyboard housing has no header, so you need an add-on or a separate board for hardware projects.

What do I need to get started?

A power supply, a microSD card or other boot storage, and a monitor with a cable. It is a complete computer otherwise.

Is it good for gaming?

For retro emulation and light 2D games, yes. It is not suited to modern 3D titles.

Where is the Raspberry Pi SC1231 Pi 500 cheapest?

At Walmart, for $238.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Raspberry Pi SC1231 Pi 500?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.

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Our take on the Raspberry Pi SC1231 Pi 500

The Raspberry Pi 500 is a complete computer built into a compact keyboard, the successor to the Raspberry Pi 400. It uses the same quad-core 64-bit Arm processor and RP1 I/O controller as the Raspberry Pi 5, and adds a one-piece aluminium heatsink so it holds speed under sustained load. It drives dual 4K displays and suits desk work, coding, retro gaming and light media use. Against a bare Raspberry Pi 5 it trades expansion and cooling headroom for an all-in-one keyboard form; against the Pi 400 it is a clear step up in CPU and I/O.

Best forDesk setups with limited spaceCoding and learning LinuxRetro gaming and media playbackBuyers who want a computer without a separate keyboard

Pros

Raspberry Pi 5-class quad-core Arm CPU and RP1 I/O
Built-in aluminium heatsink for sustained performance
Dual 4K display output
All-in-one keyboard form needs no separate keyboard
Quiet, fanless design

Cons

No GPIO header unless you add one
Fewer ports and expansion than a bare Raspberry Pi 5
Not a full desktop replacement for heavy workloads
Keyboard layout is fixed to the model you pick

Raspberry Pi SC1231 Pi 500 prices at every store

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About the Raspberry Pi SC1231 Pi 500

It uses the same quad-core 64-bit Arm processor and RP1 I/O controller as Raspberry Pi 5.

A one-piece aluminium heatsink is built in to improve thermal performance, so the computer keeps running smoothly under heavy load. It supports dual 4K display output.

Processor: Quad-core 64-bit Arm
I/O controller: RP1
Cooling: Built-in one-piece aluminium heatsink
Display output: Dual 4K
Color: White

Specifications

color: WhiteSource

Questions and answers

Is the Pi 500 faster than the Pi 400?: Yes. It uses the same quad-core 64-bit Arm processor and RP1 I/O controller as the Raspberry Pi 5, where the Pi 400 used the older Pi 4-class chip. The built-in aluminium heatsink also lets it sustain load better.
Does it come with a fan?: No. Cooling is a one-piece aluminium heatsink, so it runs silently. That is enough for the Pi 5-class chip at its default settings.
Can I connect two monitors?: Yes. It has dual 4K display output, so two screens can run at once.
Does it have GPIO pins?: Not exposed by default. The keyboard housing has no header, so you need an add-on or a separate board for hardware projects.
What do I need to get started?: A power supply, a microSD card or other boot storage, and a monitor with a cable. It is a complete computer otherwise.
Is it good for gaming?: For retro emulation and light 2D games, yes. It is not suited to modern 3D titles.
Where is the Raspberry Pi SC1231 Pi 500 cheapest?: At Walmart, for $238.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Raspberry Pi SC1231 Pi 500?: Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings.