Raspberry Pi Zero W 2

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is the latest board in the Raspberry Pi Zero family, with a quad-core processor offering a 40% increase in single-threaded performance and 5x times more multi-threaded performance than the previous single-core Raspberry Pi Zero W!

The successor to the breakthrough Zero W, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W is a drop-in replacement for the original board, with the same form factor, connectors and mounting holes. Perfect for a project upgrade!

The Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W incorporates a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 CPU clocked at 1GHz. At its heart is a Raspberry Pi RP3A0 system-in-package (SiP), integrating a Broadcom BCM2710A1 die with 512MB of LPDDR2 SDRAM. This upgraded package provides the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with its generous increase in performance.

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W continues to offer 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN and Bluetooth (now 4.2), along with support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and modular compliance certification.

The new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 has a MicroSD card  slot for the Raspberry Pi Operating System, a CSI-2 camera connector, a USB On-The-Go (OTG) port and an unpopulated footprint for a HAT-compatible 40-pin GPIO header . Video output is via a mini HDMI port; composite video output is available via the board's test points if needed.

The Zero 2 is powered via a micro-USB socket and requires a 5V 2.5A power supply just like previous generations.

Sharing the same form factor as the original Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W

fits inside most of our existing Raspberry Pi Zero cases (look out for the compatibility marker). Our favourite is the FLIRC Zero case !

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 Essentials

To get your Zero 2 up and running you'll need some minimal essential items to complete your new favorite microcomputer. You may also want to check out our great-value Raspberry Pi Zero 2 Starter Kit which includes everything you need and offers great savings vs buying the parts individually.

MicroSD card  - the 'hard drive' for your Raspberry Pi Zero 2. Our 'NOOBS' cards come pre-loaded ready to select your preferred operating system

Mini-HDMI  cable - for connecting your Zero's Mini HDMI port to a TV or monitor

Power Supply - the Official Raspberry Pi Zero 2 power supply is the ideal way to power your Raspberry Pi Zero 2

Micro-USB OTG Shim  - connect a mouse or keyboard to the Zero 2's micro-USB port with these handy USB shims