Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best learning tool
Bought this for my university embedded systems course. It's powerful enough to run a full Linux distro but small enough to fit into custom enclosures. The documentation online is extensive.
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| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 (64-bit) @ 1GHz |
| Memory | 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM |
| Connectivity | 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2, BLE |
| Video Output | Mini HDMI port (up to 1080p60) |
| USB Ports | 1x Micro USB OTG, 1x Micro USB Power |
| Storage | MicroSD card slot (card not included) |
| GPIO | 40-pin unpopulated header |
| Dimensions | 65mm x 30mm x 5mm |
| Origin | United Kingdom (Official Raspberry Pi Ltd) |
| Power Supply | 5V/2.5A recommended via Micro USB |
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best learning tool
Bought this for my university embedded systems course. It's powerful enough to run a full Linux distro but small enough to fit into custom enclosures. The documentation online is extensive.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance, watch the power supply
Works great as a dedicated print server. Just ensure you use a high-quality 2.5A power adapter; otherwise, you might experience instability when peripherals are connected. Otherwise, no complaints.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for retro gaming
Set this up with RetroPie and it handles SNES and Genesis games without any stuttering. The Bluetooth support makes connecting controllers very easy. A fantastic little device for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Tiny but mighty
I was skeptical about the speed improvements, but this board really delivers. Boot times are fast, and multitasking is surprisingly capable for a device this small. Genuine UK product arrived quickly.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great board, runs a bit warm
Excellent processing power for the size. I did notice it gets quite warm under load, so I ended up buying a small heatsink case separately. Once cooled, it performs flawlessly for my Python scripts.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect upgrade from the original Zero
The performance jump is noticeable immediately. Running Home Assistant on this is smooth, and the added Wi-Fi capabilities make it much more versatile than the first generation. Highly recommended for compact projects.
Q: What operating systems are supported?
A: It supports Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit and 64-bit), Ubuntu Core, and various other Linux distributions optimized for the ARM architecture.
Q: Can I connect an Ethernet adapter to this?
A: Yes, since the board features a Micro USB OTG port, you can connect a USB-to-Ethernet adapter using a suitable OTG cable or hub.
Q: Is the GPIO header pre-soldered?
A: No, the 40-pin GPIO header is unpopulated on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. You will need to solder your own header pins if you intend to use GPIO connections.
Q: Does this board come with a power supply and SD card?
A: No, this listing is for the development board only. You will need to purchase a compatible MicroSD card and a 5V/2.5A Micro USB power supply separately.
Q: Is this the genuine Raspberry Pi Foundation product?
A: Yes, this is an official Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W manufactured by Raspberry Pi Ltd in the UK, not a third-party clone.