Jeff Geerling 1/15/2026

Raspberry Pi's new AI HAT adds 8GB of RAM for local LLMs

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The article reviews the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2, a $130 add-on with a Hailo 10H NPU and 8GB RAM for running local LLMs. It details benchmark tests comparing the HAT's performance against the Pi 5's CPU, finding the CPU often faster due to higher power limits. The author critiques the board's niche applications and marketing, suggesting it's more suited for developers than solving common Pi owner problems.

Raspberry Pi's new AI HAT adds 8GB of RAM for local LLMs

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