Raspberry Pi's AI HAT+ 2 brings 8GB RAM to edge AI, but power and price temper expectations
Raspberry Pi's AI HAT+ 2 adds 8GB RAM and a Hailo 10H chip to run small generative AI models locally on the Pi 5 (Llama 3.2, Qwen) with training support, at a $130 price, but independent tests suggest the Pi 5 with 8GB RAM often outperforms the add-on due to its higher power budget, making the upgrade less compelling than simply using a higher-RAM Pi or the cheaper AI HAT+ variant.