{"id":130,"date":"2024-04-08T14:53:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T12:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=130"},"modified":"2026-10-26T05:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T04:06:32","slug":"raspberry-pi-2-model-b","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/produit\/raspberry-pi-2-model-b\/","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi 2 Model B"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Raspberry Pi 2 Model B: the quad-core board in B+ format<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Raspberry Pi 2 Model B<\/strong> is the first Raspberry Pi with four cores and 1 GB of memory. It keeps the form factor and connectors of the Raspberry Pi 1 B+, making it a reference board for replacing an existing model in a project, a case or an industrial installation without changing anything, or for learning programming and electronics.<\/p>\n<h2>Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Four cores at 900 MHz<\/strong> and 1 GB of RAM.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard B+ format<\/strong> : same mounting holes and same connector layout as the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full connectivity<\/strong> : 4 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, full-size HDMI, audio and composite video jack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>40-pin GPIO<\/strong> compatible with HATs and the vast ecosystem of Raspberry Pi add-ons.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSI camera and DSI display ports<\/strong> for the first-generation official camera and display.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical specifications<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mr-scroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Features<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Processor<\/td>\n<td>Revision 1.1: BCM2836, 4 Cortex-A7 cores at 900 MHz; revision 1.2: BCM2837, 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 900 MHz; revision 1.3: BCM2837B0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Memory<\/td>\n<td>1 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USB<\/td>\n<td>4 x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Network<\/td>\n<td>100 Mb\/s Ethernet RJ45, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Video<\/td>\n<td>Standard HDMI, composite video via the jack socket<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Audio<\/td>\n<td>3.5 mm audio and video jack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expansion<\/td>\n<td>40-pin GPIO, 15-pin CSI camera port, 15-pin DSI display port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage<\/td>\n<td>microSD card reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power supply<\/td>\n<td>Micro-USB 5 V; official 2.5 A power supply recommended by Raspberry Pi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Compatibility and points to watch<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No wireless<\/strong> : the Raspberry Pi 2 has neither Wi-Fi nor Bluetooth. You need to use Ethernet or add a USB dongle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>100 Mb\/s Ethernet<\/strong> rather than Gigabit: enough for home automation or a light server, limiting for a NAS.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revisions<\/strong> : revisions 1.1 and 1.2 reached end of life on 16 October 2025 due to the discontinuation of their processor; Raspberry Pi recommends revision 1.3, same form factor, fitted with a BCM2837B0.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating system<\/strong> : use the 32-bit version of Raspberry Pi OS, compatible with all models, written to the microSD card with Raspberry Pi Imager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recommended accessories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>L'<a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/alimentation-raspberry-pi-officielle-micro-usb-125w\/\">official Raspberry Pi 12.5 W micro-USB power supply<\/a> (5 V 2.5 A), the model recommended by Raspberry Pi for the Pi 1, 2 and 3.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/official-case-for-raspberry-pi-3b-raspberry-pi-3-raspberry-pi-2\/\">official case for Raspberry Pi 3B+, Pi 3 and Pi 2<\/a>, designed for this form factor.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/cable-hdmi-officiel-raspberry-pi\/\">c\u00e2ble HDMI officiel Raspberry Pi<\/a> : the Pi 2 has a full-size HDMI socket, no adapter is needed.<\/li>\n<li>A SanDisk Ultra microSD card for the system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need built-in Wi-Fi and more power in the same form factor? The <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/product\/raspberry-pi-3-model-b\/\">Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+<\/a> is the direct successor. The whole family is gathered in the category <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/cat\/raspberry-pi-3-pi-2\/\">Raspberry Pi 3 and Pi 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Uses and projects<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Like-for-like replacement<\/strong> of a board in an existing installation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning<\/strong> of Linux, Python and electronics with the GPIO.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small network server<\/strong> over Ethernet: ad blocker, monitoring, print server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To choose the right model, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/guide-pour-choisir-son-raspberry-pi\/\">guide to choosing your Raspberry Pi<\/a> and our article on which operating system to use on a Raspberry Pi.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Does the Raspberry Pi 2 have Wi-Fi?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth arrived with the Raspberry Pi 3.<\/p>\n<h3>Which processor does the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B use?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the revision: BCM2836 (Cortex-A7) on 1.1, BCM2837 (Cortex-A53) on 1.2, both at 900 MHz, and BCM2837B0 on revision 1.3.<\/p>\n<h3>Which power supply for a Raspberry Pi 2?<\/h3>\n<p>A good-quality 5 V micro-USB power supply; Raspberry Pi recommends its 2.5 A power supply for models 1, 2 and 3.<\/p>\n<h3>Raspberry Pi 2 or Raspberry Pi 3?<\/h3>\n<p>The Pi 2 is suited to replacing an identical board. 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