Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 8 GB RAM Starter Kit

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B is the latest product in the popular Raspberry Pi range of computers. It offers ground-breaking increases in processor speed, multimedia performance, memory, and connectivity compared to the prior-generation Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, while retaining backward compatibility and similar power consumption. For the end-user, Raspberry Pi 4 Model B provides desktop performance comparable to entry-level x86 PC systems.

You might be curious about what’s new and what’s the same with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B? So first of all, here is the comparison chart with highlighted points where you will get everything you need to know at a glance!

Pi 4 B is upgraded with Latest High-Performance Quad-Core 64-bit Broadcom 2711, Cortex A72 processor clocked at 1.5GHz speed. Which is designed to use 20% less power or offer 90% greater performance than its old version. Hardware upgrade on Pi4 developed for faster performance not only the loading time with all-new 1GB/2GB and 4GB LPDDR4 SDRAM variants but also in connectivity with Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless LAN and PoE capability via a separate PoE HAT. In addition to its USB 3.0, improve the transfer speed by 10x than USB 2.0 to provide you significantly faster true Gigabit internet experience. Now you can enjoy 4K video using Pi 4 as video performance on Pi 4 B is also upgraded with on Board Dual-display support at resolutions up to 4K via a pair of micro-HDMI ports, which supports H 265 Decode (4Kp60), H.264, and MPEG-4 decode (1080p60).

With the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology make IoT solution better with 2 x Speed, 4 x Range and 8 x Data transfer speed, having such a faster and long-distance connectivity, you will experience peripheral’s Bluetooth connectivity on the next level than before. Furthermore, One big needful upgrade that Pi foundation has made in Raspberry Pi 4 B is Type-C USB Port from which Pi can take up to 3A current to operate, and hence now Pi 4 can provide more power to onboard chips and peripherals interfaced as well.

Though Pi 4 has type C USB port for 5V 3A input power capacity, new Hardware on Pi 4 even required less power than the previous versions therefore old power adapter can provide plenty of power to the chip, Ethernet, and any USB add-ons you plug in onboard. You need not to worry about power adapter as it will also work great with your old 5V 3A power supply Adapter, All you need is micro-USB B (F) to Type C (M) Adapter With upgraded hardware of Pi 4, you can still use all your favorite Raspbian or PIXEL software with this update. You must make sure to upgrade your Raspbian operating system install to the latest version so that the firmware can support the new chips! Old SD cards from previous releases will not work without an upgrade!

Technical Features:

1.Faster processing:

1. With one of latest Broadcom 2711, Quad-Core Cortex A72 (ARM V8-A) 64-bit SoC Clocked at1.5GHz processor improved power consumptions and thermals on the Pi 4+B means that the CPU on the BCM2837 SoC can now run at 1.5GHz, a 20% increase on the previous Pi 3 model (which at 1.2GHz).
2. Hardware upgrade on Pi4 developed for faster performance with all new 1GB/2GB and 4GB LPDDR4 SDRAM variants.
3. Video performance on Pi 4 B is also upgraded with dual-display support at resolutions up to 4K via a pair of micro-HDMI ports, hardware video decode at up to 4Kp60 which supports H 265 Decode (4Kp60), H.264, and MPEG-4 decode (1080p60).

2.Faster wireless:

• A significant change on the Pi 4 B compared to the previous Pi 3 models is the inclusion of a new faster, dual-band wireless chip with 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless LAN.
• The dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LAN enable faster networking with less interference and the new PCB antenna technology allows better reception.
• Latest 5.0 Bluetooth allows you to use a wireless keyboard/trackpad with more range than before without extra dongles, keeping things nice and tidy.

3.Enhanced Ethernet Connectivity:

• The Pi 4 B has significantly faster-wired networking with USB 3.0 technology, thanks to an upgraded USB/LAN chip, and you should see speeds that are 10x faster than on previous models of the Pi.
• The GPIO header remains the same, with 40 pins, fully backward-compatible with previous boards as on the previous three models of Pi. However, it should be noted that the new PoE header pins may contact components on the underside of some HATs, like Rainbow HAT. Some standoffs will prevent any mischief from occurring though!.

Technical Specifications:

1. Model-Raspberry Pi 4 Model-B
2. Processor- Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz
3. RAM Memory – 1 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM
4. Connectivity:-
   • 2 × USB 2.0 Ports
   • 2 × USB 3.0 Ports
   • 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, BLE Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth 5.0
5. Operating Power:-
   • 5 Volt 3 Ampere DC via GPIO header
   • 5 Volt 3 Ampere DC via USB Type-C Connector
   • Power Over Ethernet (PoE)–Enabled (requires separate PoE HAT)
6. GPIO- (Fully backward compatible with previous boards)
7. Multimedia:-
   • H.264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode);
   • H.265 (4Kp60 decode);
   • OpenGL ES, 3.0 Graphics
8. Video and Sound:-
   • 2 × micro HDMI ports (up to 4Kp60 supported)
   • 2-Lane MIPI CSI Camera Port
   • 2-Lane MIPI DSI Display Port
   • 4-Pole Stereo Audio and Composite Video Port
9. Clock Speed- 1.5 GHz
10. Micro-SD Card Slot- Yes (FAT32 format), support maximum 32G Micro SD Card Memory Features
11. Operating Temperature Range- 0ºC to 50ºC

Package Includes:

• 1 x Raspberry Pi 4 Model-B with 8 GB RAM
• 5V 3A Type C Adapter Charger UK
• 1.8M Micro HDMI to HDMI
• Gold 4 in 1 Heat Sink Set