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product_id: 90600535
title: "3 A+"
brand: "raspberry pi"
price: "Esc 13228"
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# 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 CPU Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz Extended 40-pin GPIO header 3 A+

**Brand:** raspberry pi
**Price:** Esc 13228
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Small board, giant potential — your next-gen tech playground awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 3 A+ by raspberry pi
- **How much does it cost?** Esc 13228 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [capeverde.desertcart.com](https://capeverde.desertcart.com/products/90600535-3)

## Best For

- raspberry pi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted raspberry pi brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **GPIO freedom:** Unlock endless hardware possibilities with an extended 40-pin GPIO header, perfect for custom DIY setups.
- • **Compact powerhouse:** Harness a 64-bit 1.4GHz Broadcom Cortex-A53 SoC for seamless multitasking and efficient performance.
- • **Energy-smart computing:** Low power consumption keeps your projects running cool and efficient without bulky cooling solutions.
- • **Next-level connectivity:** Stay effortlessly connected with dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2/BLE for all your smart projects.
- • **Minimalist design, maximum impact:** Sleek, palm-sized form factor with a full-size HDMI and USB port—ideal for space-conscious pros.

## Overview

The Raspberry Pi 3 A+ is a compact, versatile single-board computer featuring a 1.4GHz 64-bit Cortex-A53 processor, 512MB LPDDR2 RAM, and dual-band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2. Its extended 40-pin GPIO header and full-size HDMI/USB ports make it perfect for professional-grade DIY projects, offering a powerful yet energy-efficient solution for tech-savvy millennials seeking a sleek, customizable computing experience.

## Description

Small size, 1 USB port

Review: Fantastic bit of kit - Great bit of kit. I use my Pi to track aircraft on FR24, along with a receiver. Such a small bit of kit can do a whole manner of tasks. I printed a 3D case to put this in, to keep it a little safer. One negative is that a power lead is not provided. You get what is in the picture and no more.
Review: Excellent if priced well. - As good as any Raspberry Pi, the 3 A+ is similarly powerful to the Zero 2, except it has full size HDMI and USB ports as well as DSI display connector, leaving the GPIO pins completely available. The same low power consumption as the Zero 2, being 5V 2.5A. Comparable performance. But the 3A+ is obviously a bit bigger. Not as big as the full size Pi 3B or Pi 4 and beyond, but nicely in the middle. They really are quite similar and I would suggest that if you don't mind using all the adapters required for the Zero 2, you might as well go for that one. In my case, the Zero 2 was sold out in many places and more than £30 elsewhere. So I went got the 3A+ because it was only £27. Still quite pricey, but that's the world we live in now. If you've never held a Raspberry Pi in your hands, you'll be blown away by how compact these things are for what they can do. I'm using it for a sort of desktop cyberdeck, with a touchscreen and keyboard, housed in a DIY enclosure, running a few lightweight Python scripts. I didn't bother with a CPU cooler, but drilled a few holes for passive cooling and it all seems fine. For running desktop UIs, it's a bit sluggish, but as long as you're only running the types of simple programs it can handle, it's great. Otherwise, you'd probably be better off grabbing a Pi 3B, or even the 4 or 5, but they do take up a good deal more space in two dimensions. They're wider and thicker because of the additional ports, not to mention the 5 really requires active cooling and is a lot more power hungry, which starts to defeat the purpose of a palm size hobbyist computer and looks more like a mini PC. The 3A+ for me was the perfect middle ground in all of that. I'm chuffed and would recommend it. Mine was supplied by Rapid Electronics and delivered by DHL. Very good packaging and delivery was quicker than expected. Can't complain.

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 6 years. For use under adult supervision
- Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
- Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4GHz
- 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
- 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE
- Extended 40-pin GPIO header

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07KKBCXLY |
| Best Sellers Rank | 29,940 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 166 in Motherboards |
| Box Contents | 1 package |
| Brand | Raspberry Pi |
| Brand Name | Raspberry Pi |
| CPU Model | Cortex |
| CPU model | Cortex |
| CPU speed | 1.4 GHz |
| Compatible Devices | Camera, Device with Composite Video Port, Device with MIPI DSI Port, HATs, Stereo Output Device |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,187 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00652508442181 |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Raspberry Pi Spain |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RP-3A+ |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 512 MB |
| Memory storage capacity | 512 MB |
| Model Name | RP3A+ |
| Model Number | RP-3A+ |
| Model name | RP3A+ |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Processor Brand | Broadcom |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Speed | 1.4 GHz |
| RAM Memory Installed | 512 MB |
| RAM Memory Technology | LPDDR2 |
| RAM memory installed size | 512 MB |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 652508442181 |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Raspberry Pi
- **CPU model:** Cortex
- **Memory storage capacity:** 512 MB
- **Model name:** RP3A+
- **RAM memory installed size:** 512 MB

## Images

![3 A+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KFyFJWFzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can you connect this to the internet thanks**
A: Dear Customer,
Yes, this model has a wireless internet module, so you can connect to the internet.

**Q: does it include a microsd reader**
A: yes it does. I'm using microSD card with this 3 A+ model

**Q: Can this be used as a print server for a non-wireless printer please?**
A: Yes, the printer should have USB connectivity. You can install Linux, and then freely available print server (CUPS), then connect the printer to this device via USB. However you must be comfortable with Linux command line and be prepare to do trial-and-error. Make sure you check the CUPS website if your printer is compatible.

**Q: Does the raspberry pi3 model A+ include a micro sd card**
A: No. but They are very cheap. You can download an OS for free just google Raspberry pi

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic bit of kit
*by D***T on 1 November 2023*

Great bit of kit. I use my Pi to track aircraft on FR24, along with a receiver. Such a small bit of kit can do a whole manner of tasks. I printed a 3D case to put this in, to keep it a little safer. One negative is that a power lead is not provided. You get what is in the picture and no more.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent if priced well.
*by B***N on 1 May 2026*

As good as any Raspberry Pi, the 3 A+ is similarly powerful to the Zero 2, except it has full size HDMI and USB ports as well as DSI display connector, leaving the GPIO pins completely available. The same low power consumption as the Zero 2, being 5V 2.5A. Comparable performance. But the 3A+ is obviously a bit bigger. Not as big as the full size Pi 3B or Pi 4 and beyond, but nicely in the middle. They really are quite similar and I would suggest that if you don't mind using all the adapters required for the Zero 2, you might as well go for that one. In my case, the Zero 2 was sold out in many places and more than £30 elsewhere. So I went got the 3A+ because it was only £27. Still quite pricey, but that's the world we live in now. If you've never held a Raspberry Pi in your hands, you'll be blown away by how compact these things are for what they can do. I'm using it for a sort of desktop cyberdeck, with a touchscreen and keyboard, housed in a DIY enclosure, running a few lightweight Python scripts. I didn't bother with a CPU cooler, but drilled a few holes for passive cooling and it all seems fine. For running desktop UIs, it's a bit sluggish, but as long as you're only running the types of simple programs it can handle, it's great. Otherwise, you'd probably be better off grabbing a Pi 3B, or even the 4 or 5, but they do take up a good deal more space in two dimensions. They're wider and thicker because of the additional ports, not to mention the 5 really requires active cooling and is a lot more power hungry, which starts to defeat the purpose of a palm size hobbyist computer and looks more like a mini PC. The 3A+ for me was the perfect middle ground in all of that. I'm chuffed and would recommend it. Mine was supplied by Rapid Electronics and delivered by DHL. Very good packaging and delivery was quicker than expected. Can't complain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price & quality.
*by P***S on 21 June 2026*

Easy to setup,and works well on pistar for amateure radio.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-05*