Comparing SBC prices in 2024 and 2026
Single board computer (SBC) prices have risen significantly from 2024 to 2026 due to increased component costs driven by AI demand. Models like the Raspberry Pi 5 and Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero saw price hikes of over 100%, with some exceeding 290%. Supply shortages and third-party markups have further exacerbated affordability issues for consumers and developers.
- ▪The Raspberry Pi 5 8GB model increased from $80 at launch to $175 in April 2026, a 119% price increase.
- ▪The Banana Pi BPI-M4 Zero rose from $28.90 to $115 before taxes, representing a 297% price hike.
- ▪The Radxa X4 jumped from $79.96 to $265.99, a 233.5% increase, due to supply chain pressures.
- ▪Some SBCs like the Radxa ROCK 5B+ and NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano are sold out, with third-party sellers listing them at drastically inflated prices.
- ▪Price increases are attributed to higher RAM, storage, and component costs caused by surging AI-related demand since late 2025.
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Posted on April 28, 2026 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 21 Comments on What a difference two years make? Comparing SBC prices in 2024 and 2026 What a difference two years make? Comparing SBC prices in 2024 and 2026 Looking back, 2024 feels like a golden year for single board computers, as the increasing price of RAM (and storage and other components) since late 2025 due to the AI demand has made those much less attractive, price/performance ratio-wise. We’ve already documented Raspberry Pi SBC price hikes, and after several increases, the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB went from $120 to $305, or a 154% change in price.
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