Which Raspberry Pi Board to Buy? | SB Components

Kamaluddin Khan
9 min readAug 11, 2020

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Recently Raspberry Pi introduced all new Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 8 GB of RAM. Raspberry Pi is just a year old and peoples liked Raspberry Pi Model B a lot. While Raspberry Pi launched with 1GB, 2GB and 4GB variants, and now we got Raspberry Pi 4 8GB LPDDR4 SDRAM.

8GB Raspberry Pi 4 — SB Components
8GB Raspberry Pi 4 — SB Components

8GB Raspberry Pi 4 — SB Components

SPECIFICATIONS

  1. A 1.5GHz quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 CPU (~3× performance).
  2. 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM.
  3. Full-throughput Gigabit Ethernet.
  4. Dual-band 802.11ac wireless networking.
  5. Bluetooth 5.0.
  6. Two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
  7. Dual monitor support, at resolutions up to 4K.
  8. VideoCore VI graphics, supporting OpenGL ES 3.x.
  9. 4Kp60 hardware decode of HEVC video.
  10. 40-pin GPIO header
  11. 2× micro-HDMI ports (up to 4Kp60 supported)
  12. 265 (4Kp60 decode)
  13. 264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode)
  14. OpenGL ES, 3.0 graphics
  15. DSI display port, CSI camera port
  16. Combined 3.5mm analog audio and composite video jack
  17. Micro-SD card slot
  18. USB-C power

Features:

  1. Desktop Level Experience
  2. Significantly Faster IO
  3. Dual Micro-HDMI, 4K Display Support
  4. Silent, energy-efficient
  5. Fast networking
  6. Your Choice of RAM
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B — SB Components

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Buy Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 1GB, 2GB, 4GB

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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ has a faster 64-bit 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, faster dual-band 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2, and significantly faster 300Mbit/s Ethernet, and PoE capability via a separate PoE HAT. The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ maintains the same mechanical footprint as both the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B and the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. With the ARMv8 processor it can run the full range of ARM GNU/Linux distributions, including Snappy Ubuntu Core, as well as Microsoft Windows 10 IoT edition.

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ — SB Components

FEATURES:

  • Faster Processing
  • Faster Wireless
  • Faster Ethernet
  • GPIO and Layout

SPECIFICATIONS

  1. 1.4GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU (BCM2837)
  2. 1GB RAM (LPDDR2 SDRAM)
  3. Onboard wireless LAN — dual-band 802.11 b/g/n/ac (CYW43455)
  4. Onboard Bluetooth 4.2 HS low-energy (BLE) (CYW43455)
  5. 4 x USB 2.0 ports
  6. 300Mbit/s ethernet
  7. 40 GPIO pins
  8. Full-size HDMI 1.3a port
  9. Combined 3.5mm analog audio and composite video jack
  10. Camera interface (CSI)
  11. Display interface (DSI)
  12. microSD slot
  13. VideoCore IV multimedia/3D graphics core @ 400MHz/300MHz

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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is the third generation Raspberry Pi. This powerful credit-card sized single-board computer can be used for many applications and supersedes the original Raspberry Pi Model B+ and Raspberry Pi 2 Model B.

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B — SB Components

FEATURES

  1. Now 10x Faster — Broadcom BCM2387 ARM Cortex-A53 Quad CoreProcessor powered Single Board Computer running at 1.2GHz!
  2. 1GB RAM so you can now run bigger and more powerful applications.
  3. Fully HAT compatible.
  4. 40pin extended GPIO to enhance your “real world” projects.
  5. Connect a Raspberry Pi camera and touchscreen display (each sold separately).
  6. Stream and watch Hi-definition video output at 1080.
  7. Micro SD slot for storing information and loading your operating systems.
  8. 10/100 BaseT Ethernet socket to quickly connect the Raspberry Pi to the Internet.

SPECIFICATIONS

  1. RASPBERRY Pi 3–1.2GHz Quad-Core 64Bit 1GB RAM.
  2. Broadcom BCM2387 chipset.
  3. 1.2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53.
  4. 802.11 BGN Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.1 (Bluetooth Classic and LE).
  5. 1GB RAM.
  6. 64 Bit CPU.
  7. 4 x USB ports.
  8. 4 pole Stereo output and Composite video port.
  9. Full-size HDMI.
  10. 10/100 BaseT Ethernet socket.
  11. CSI camera port for connecting the Raspberry Pi camera.
  12. DSI display port for connecting the Raspberry Pi touchscreen display.
  13. Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data.
  14. Micro USB power source.

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Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+

1.4GHz 64-bit quad-core processor, dual-band wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE in the same mechanical format as the Raspberry Pi 1 Model A+. Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ is the latest board for the minimalist Pi fan. Like the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, it boasts a 64-bit quad core processor running at 1.4 GHz, dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless LAN, and Bluetooth 4.3/BLE. This low-cost Pi uses the same processor as the model 3 B+ but does away with the Ethernet jack and three of the USB ports. It’s still compatible with all Pi operating systems and software and has the exact same 40 pin GPIO connector and camera/display sockets so any HATs or Pi Plates or other things that plug into the model B+ will work just the same.

Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ — SB Components

FEATURES

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ extends the Raspberry Pi 3 range into the A+ board format.

  1. Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4GHz
  2. 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
  3. 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE
  4. The extended 40-pin GPIO header
  5. Full-size HDMI
  6. Single USB 2.0 ports
  7. CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi Camera Module
  8. DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi Touch Display
  9. 4-pole stereo output and composite video port
  10. Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data
  11. 5V/2.5A DC power input

SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Dimensions: 65mm x 56mm / 2.5" x 2.25"
  2. Processor: Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53
  3. Connectivity: 2.4GHz and 5 GHz IEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE
  4. Access: Extended 40-pin GPIO header
  5. USB: One USB 2.0 Port — Keeping it compact means minifying the footprint as much as possible
  6. No Ethernet Port
  7. Video + Sound:
  8. 1 x full-size HDMI
  9. MIPI DSI display port
  10. MIPI CSI display port
  11. 4 pole stereo output and composite video port

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Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B has landed! The ultra-low-cost, deck-of-cards sized Linux computer has had yet another makeover, this time the Raspberry Pi Foundation have gone all out! The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is on a completely new level to its predecessors by being a staggering 6x faster than the Raspberry Pi Model B+.

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B — Sb Components

FEATURES

  1. 6x Faster — Broadcom BCM2836 ARMv7 Quad Core Processor powered Single Board Computer running at 900MHz
  2. Double Memory — 1GB RAM so you can now run bigger and more powerful applications
  3. Identical board layout and footprint as the Model B+, so all cases and 3rd party add-on boards designed for the Model B+ will be fully compatible.
  4. Fully HAT compatible
  5. 40 Pin extended GPIO to enhance your “real world” projects. GPIO is 100% compatible with the Model B+ and A+ boards. First 26 pins are identical to the Model A and Model B boards to provide full backward compatibility across all boards.
  6. Connect a Raspberry Pi camera and touch screen display (each sold separately)
  7. Stream and watch Hi-definition video output at 1080P
  8. Micro SD slot for storing information and loading your operating systems.
  9. Advanced power management: You can now provide up to 1.2 Amp to the USB ports — enabling you to connect more power-hungry USB devices directly to the Raspberry PI. (This feature requires a 2Amp micro USB Power Supply)
  10. 10/100 Ethernet Port to quickly connect the Raspberry Pi to the Internet
  11. Combined 4-pole jack for connecting your stereo audio out and composite video out

SPECIFICATION

  1. Broadcom BCM2836 ARMv7 Quad Core Processor powered Single Board Computer running at 900MHz
  2. 1GB RAM
  3. 40pin extended GPIO
  4. 4 x USB ports
  5. 4 pole Stereo output and Composite video port
  6. Full size HDMI
  7. CSI camera port for connecting the Raspberry Pi camera
  8. DSI display port for connecting the Raspberry Pi touch screen display
  9. Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data
  10. Micro USB power source

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Raspberry Pi Model B+

Raspberry Pi B+ computer board is an upgraded version of the Raspberry Pi Model B and can help you learn about programming and computing or you can create exciting innovative projects. The Model B+ uses the same BCM2835 application processor as the Model B. It runs the same software, and still has 512MB RAM.

Raspberry Pi Model B+ — SB Components

FEATURES

  1. More GPIO. The GPIO header has grown to 40 pins while retaining the same pinout for the first 26 pins as the Model B.
  2. More USB. We now have 4 USB 2.0 ports, compared to 2 on the Model B, and better hotplug and overcurrent behavior.
  3. Micro SD. The old friction-fit SD card socket has been replaced with a much nicer push-push micro SD version.
  4. Lower power consumption. By replacing linear regulators with switching ones we’ve reduced power consumption by between 0.5W and 1W.
  5. Better audio. The audio circuit incorporates a dedicated low-noise power supply.
  6. Neater form factor. USB connectors with the board edge, moved composite video onto the 3.5mm jack, and added four squarely-placed mounting holes.

SPECIFICATION

  1. Model B+ Raspberry Pi with Mounting Points and 512MB RAM
  2. Broadcom BCM2835 ARM11 700Mhz
  3. Integrated Videocore 4 Graphics GPU capable of playing Full 1080p HD Video
  4. 4 x USB Ports (Max Output 1.2A)
  5. Board Power Draw: 600mA
  6. HDMI Video Output
  7. 4 Pole Stereo & Composite Video Output
  8. 10/100Mb Ethernet Port for Internet Access
  9. 5V 2A Micro USB Power Input Jack
  10. MicroSD Flash Memory Card Slot
  11. 40-pin 2.54mm Header Expansion Slot (Which allow for peripherals and expansion boards)
  12. Dimensions 85 x 56 x 17mm

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Raspberry Pi Zero W with Soldered Headers

Raspberry Pi Zero W / WH extends the Pi Zero family. The Pi Zero W has all the functionality of the original Pi Zero but comes with added WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Now this new Raspberry Pi Zero WH offers all the benefits of the Pi Zero W, plus 40PIN pre-soldered GPIO headers. It’s perfect for everyone who doesn’t own a soldering iron or who wants the soldering legwork done for them.

Raspberry Pi Zero W with Soldered Headers — SB Components

FEATURES

  • Broadcom BCM2835 1GHz ARM11 single-core processor
  • 512MB RAM
  • Added wireless connectivity
  • 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN
  • Bluetooth 4.1
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • 40PIN pre-soldered GPIO headers
  • Micro SD card slot
  • Mini-HDMI port (1080p60 video output)
  • Micro-USB power
  • Micro-USB OTG port
  • CSI camera connector
  • Composite video header
  • Composite reset header

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Display and Audio: Mini-HDMI
  • USB Port: micro-B USB for data
  • Power input: Micro-B USB for power
  • Camera interface: CSI camera connector (needs adaptor cable, 0.5mm pitch to pitch CSI)
  • GPIO: Unpopulated 40-pin GPIO connector
  • Compatibility of GPIO: Compatible with existing HAT addons
  • Dimension: 65mm x 30mm x 11.6mm (Approx.)

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Raspberry Pi Zero W

Raspberry Pi Zero W extends the Pi Zero family and comes with added wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity.

Raspberry Pi Zero W — SB Components

SPECIFICATIONS

  • 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN
  • Bluetooth 4.1
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • 1GHz, single-core CPU
  • 512MB RAM
  • Mini HDMI and USB On-The-Go ports
  • Micro USB power
  • HAT-compatible 40-pin header
  • Composite video and reset headers
  • CSI camera connector

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Raspberry Pi Zero

Raspberry Pi Zero is half the size of a Model A+, with twice the utility. A tiny Raspberry Pi that’s affordable enough for any project!

FEATURES

  • 1GHz single-core CPU
  • 512MB RAM
  • Mini HDMI port
  • Micro USB OTG port
  • Micro USB power
  • HAT-compatible 40-pin header
  • Composite video and reset headers
  • CSI camera connector (v1.3 only)

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