Core Components of the Kit
• Raspberry Pi 5 Board: The heart of the kit, which comes in various RAM
configurations:
o 16GB LPDDR4X SDRAM (This is the top-tier option)
• Official Raspberry Pi Case: A high-quality, plastic case in the iconic red and white
color scheme, specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi 5. It includes a built-in
heatsink and an active cooling fan, which is essential for maintaining performance
under heavy loads.
• Official 27W USB-C Power Supply: This is a crucial component. The Raspberry Pi 5
requires a more powerful power supply than its predecessors to operate at peak
performance, and this official power supply ensures stable voltage and power
delivery.
• Official Raspberry Pi Keyboard & Mouse: A matching keyboard and mouse set. The
keyboard often includes a built-in USB hub, which is very convenient for connecting
peripherals and improving cable management.
• MicroSD Card: A 32GB microSD card is included, pre-loaded with the latest version
of the Raspberry Pi OS. This allows you to boot the system immediately without
having to flash the operating system yourself.
• HDMI Cables: Two micro-HDMI to standard HDMI cables, enabling you to connect
the Raspberry Pi to one or two monitors for dual-display support, a key feature of the
Pi 5.
• Official Raspberry Pi Beginner's Guide: A printed guide that helps new users with the
setup process and provides basic information on how to get started with Raspberry Pi
OS.
Raspberry Pi 5 Board Specifications (Core Specs)
The technical specifications of the Raspberry Pi 5 board itself are what power the entire kit:
• Processor: Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU.
• GPU: VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2.
• Video Output: Dual micro-HDMI ports capable of 4K@60Hz output with HDR.
• Wireless Connectivity: Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low
Energy (BLE).
• I/O:
o Two USB 3.0 ports (with simultaneous 5Gbps transfer).
o Two USB 2.0 ports.
o Gigabit Ethernet.
o A single-lane PCI Express 2.0 interface for high-speed peripherals.
• Other Features:
o Real-time clock (RTC), powered by an external battery (not included in the
kit).
o A power button for easy power on/off.