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Raspberry Pi 3 B+

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The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ has a 64-bit 1.4GHz quad core processor, 1GB of RAM, faster dual-band 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2, and significantly faster 300Mbit/s ethernet.

The Pi 3 B+ retains the same overall form factor as previous models ensuring compatibility with most existing add-on boards (HATs), although changes to the layout mean that we've redesigned our Pibow and Pibow Coupé cases.

  • 1.4GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU (BCM2837)
  • 1GB RAM (LPDDR2 SDRAM)
  • On-board wireless LAN - dual-band 802.11 b/g/n/ac (CYW43455)
  • On-board Bluetooth 4.2 HS low-energy (BLE) (CYW43455)
  • 4 x USB 2.0 ports
  • 300Mbit/s ethernet
  • 40 GPIO pins
  • Full size HDMI 1.3a port
  • Combined 3.5mm analog audio and composite video jack
  • Camera interface (CSI)
  • Display interface (DSI)
  • microSD slot
  • VideoCore IV multimedia/3D graphics core @ 400MHz/300MHz

With the ARMv8 processor it can run the full range of ARM GNU/Linux distributions, including Snappy Ubuntu Core, as well as Microsoft Windows 10 IoT edition.

You will need the latest NOOBS image for the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth drivers to be installed. We sell a pre-imaged NOOBS card here

Faster processing

Improved thermals on the Pi 3 B+ means that the CPU on the BCM2837 SoC can now run at 1.4GHz, a 17% increase on the previous Pi 3 model (which ran at 1.2GHz).

Video performance on Pi 3 B+ is similar to the previous generation Pi 3, the VideoCore being clocked at 400MHz for video processing and the 3D graphics processor running at 300MHz.

Faster wireless

A significant change on the Pi 3 B+ compared to the Pi 3 is the inclusion of a new faster, dual-band wireless chip (CYW43455) with 802.11 b/g/n/ac wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.2.

The dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LAN enables faster networking with less interference (although the higher bandwidth has less range), and the new PCB antenna technology should allow better reception.

Bluetooth allows you to use a wireless keyboard/trackpad without extra dongles, keeping things nice and tidy.

Faster ethernet

The Pi 3 B+ has significantly faster wired networking, thanks to an upgraded USB/LAN chip, and you should see speeds that are 3-5x faster than on previous models of the Pi, at least 300Mbit/s.

GPIO and layout

The GPIO header remains the same, with 40 pins, 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!

The metal shielding on the wireless circuitry and the SoC may also cause shorts against larger components on the underside of HATs, pHATs, and SHIMs. In the first two cases, standoffs will help again; in the latter, a couple of small pieces of insulating tape or Kapton tape will prevent any shorts.

Note that older Pibows will not fit the new Pi 3 B+! Because of changes to some components on the topside of the board, we've redesigned our Pibow and Pibow Coupé cases to ensure they fit snugly. The new Pibows are backwards compatible with the previous model Pi 3.

84 customer reviews

2 years ago
I’ve used many types of Raspberry Pi Boards and I find them absolutely excellent for various types of projects, I also use various types of Raspberry Pi for my Radio Amateur project’s, I’m now building a MicroNode using my New Raspberry Pi 3B+ Board which I will be using to communicate with other Radio Amateur’s around the world 🌎.
by Kevin about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
All was as it should be. And the Pi arrived very quickly... Thank you :o)
by Frank about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
The older model Pi that still could! Works great for monitoring RSTP feeds among many of my other projects.
by Robert about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
Finally got my hands on this little gem :) Thank you pimoroni for making these available for us during these tough times when everyone struggles to catch one. My project will now come to life :) By the way, there has been no custom issue with VAT, thanks again for properly managing shipment (ioss number etc...).
by Anonymous about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
Great to see these back in stock. Ordered 3pm on 21st December 2022 with standard shipping. Delivered the next day by Royal Mail.
by Simon about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
My Raspberry Pi 3 B+ arrived on the west coast of the U.S.A. a few days after I ordered it, in my mailbox. A few of the pins on the header were slightly bent, but they were easy to straighten. This Raspberry Pi 3 B+ will run Home Assistant with a Zigbee transceiver connected to one of the USB ports, and other i/o through WiFi or Bluetooth. I'm happy with this purchase.
by David about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
I order the package like 10 days ago and haven't received it yet so I can't give a fair review of the product, given hat it's the holidays that's not that crazy. However the tracked shipping didn't work which bothers me because until it was handed to the US shipping it only showed the package is waiting to be received.
by Anonymous about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
This is to replace one where the HDMI video chip and WiFi/BT chip has died. The Pi was delivered quickly. I am away from home on business and will be back to play with the Pi next May 2023.
by David about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
Good single board computer but swings in and out of stock, but pimoroni had some in stock and it arrived quickly
by Gregor about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
A great little Pi for the money. Needed this one to just to run BOINC and it works effectively. Although there are better models, I didn’t need the higher spec so this one being available was just what I needed. Excellent service again.
by Adam about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
Ok, so it's not got as much processing power as the 4 but for a lot of things has enough, is cheaper and uses less power. So excellent for things like small music servers, mini NAS, PiHole etc.
by Bruce about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
Great service and delivery. OS install & setup of the device was simplicity itself.
by Tim about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
2 years ago
Who would have thought it - a 3B+ available for purchase in 2022! All good and quick order processing/shipment.
by Anonymous about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
The RPI3B+ works just as it should. Arrived promptly, packaged well. It seems like Pimoroni is the only place to have any stock.
by Anonymous about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
The exact pi model I needed for an affordable price. The international shipping was also quicker than expected. Great product and great service.
by Anonymous about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
First one I have bought, performs exactly as expected and performs its task perfectly. Will not be the last as have several projects where a Pi 3B+ is required and will fit. Obviously these will be bought from Pimoroni, as they always seem to have stock when I need it and at a good price.
by Paul about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Still a good option for physical computing projects, powerful enough for computer vision and AI projects at a good price.
by Anonymous about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
I purchased this as a replacement to the Pi 3 I had running my PBX. The last one burnt out, possibly it didn't like the heatwave. Palaced the order, couple of days later switched the SD cards and boom, working PBX
by Xan about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Excellent service, quick delivery. I'd recommend getting a heat sink too, as the board heats up a little.
by Ariel about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
The Pi 3B+ is a perfect little computer for me, very stable and very reliable. Solid software with fantastic support and really great community support. For example I am using a raspberry pi 3B+ on my 3d printer to run octoprint which is brilliant. I use a second pi 3B+ with my Commodore 64 computer to run Pi1541 Which is a cyclic accurate 1541 floppy drive, but you run the games from micro sd card! Great stuff! Pi’s are just the best!
by Ian about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
RAS - ça me change de ma RPI 1 ^^ ça va vite, c'est assez straightforward..
by Cédric about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Using as a Roon end point - so have added a Boss Allo DAC - the combination sounds fantastic.
by Darren about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Brilliant board at a great price and getting simpler and simpler to set up!
by Nicholas about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Reliable small computer, can run without problems for long time continuously (weeks/months)
by Noemi about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io
5 years ago
First Pi I've bought since the original ones. They've certainly come a long way!
by Matthew about Raspberry Pi 3 B+ via REVIEWS.io