StartupsXDAabout 2 hours ago
Raspberry Pi price hikes push users to ESP32s
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Raspberry Pi raised prices three times since December 2025, with the 16GB Pi 5 jumping from $120 to $205. A user switched to ESP32 boards and found the smart home became more reliable. ESP32 nodes report state changes instantly, eliminating the lag and reboots required by the Pi 4.
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