Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is the same size and the same price as its predecessor, but major hardware improvements make this mini computer much more delectable overall.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Raspberry Pi 2 Model B 1

Product details

  • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU 0.9 GHz
  • 1GB SDRAM
  • Audio: 3.5 mm jack, Storage: microSD card slot, Network: 10/100 Mb/s
  • Power: Micro USB DC 5 V 800 mA for the Pi board

PROS

+ It's a $35 computer! Drastically improved performance, feature set over the previous iteration.

CONS

- Only for the adventurous.
- Software, setup may be challenging to some.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 05, 2015
The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is the same size and the same price as its predecessor, but major hardware improvements make this mini computer much more delectable overall.
80
By Tom's Guide on March 14, 2016
The Raspberry Pi 2 is a powerful and inexpensive mini PC, making it a fun and affordable computer for both students and tinkerers.
80
By PCWorld on February 20, 2015
The Raspberry Pi 2 bears a strong resemblance to its forefathers, but with fewer design headaches and dramatically improved performance.
90
By TechAdvisor on February 18, 2015
The Raspberry Pi 2 quadruples application processor cores from one to four, and increased clock speed from 700 to 900 MHz. We’ll update this first-look after we’ve made some tests of the new model. And we’ll see how much, in Eben Upton’s words, the Pi 2 can remove the caveat from ‘it’s a good computer… considering it only costs $35’.
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