We keep making (almost) all the old Pis, and will probably continue to do so until no-one wants them. Pi 4 EOL is NET 2034.My Pi 3 B is not cutting it since upgrading to Pi OS, it's painfully slow.
So what would be the best value Pi for browsing and simple coding for hobby sensors running Pi OS from a desktop?
Is a Pi 4 with max memory better than a Pi 5 at a similar price point? Or is Pi 4 now nearing end of life?
In answer to your question, do you use the GPIO? If not then a Pi 500 might be worth a look. (It still has the connector but harder to get to). Look at the specifications of the Pi5 and Pi 500, and see which suits.
Statistics: Posted by jamesh — Mon Sep 15, 2025 9:39 am