Vemico sent me their Raspberry PI 5 kit to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review.

What’s in the Box?

  • Raspberry Pi 5
  • Metal Heat Sinks
  • 32 GB Micro SD
  • Micro SD adapter
  • Micro SD USB-C Adapter
  • Vemico High Quality Cable
  • Screw Driver

Review

The Vemico PI 5 kit has everything you need to get you started with what is probably the most fun piece of tinker tech. There are a lot of fun projects available for people at any level of tech comprehension.

I have a PI 4 that I’ve been using as a media server, but it was about time for an upgrade. The 4 is a fantastic piece of tech that I will continue using, but I need something with a bit more power for that higher rez content. I appreciate the inclusion of an onboard power button and the PCIe expansion for that fast SSD memory.

The PI 5 was noticeably faster and handled the required load better. If you are considering making the jump or looking for your first Raspberry Pi, the Vemico kit is a fantastic bargain.

The Pi is easy to set up with the included USB-C adapter. While I do appreciate the inclusion of the SD adapter, USB is more universal. I set up the Pi as both a light-load computer and then transitioned to the media server quickly. It handled both tasks better than the 4, but it does get noticeably hot. I recommend using the included heat sinks or investing in a case to reduce that throttle.

The kit does not include a mini HDMI or case, but this isn’t a huge deal. It is extremely easy to do a headless setup for most cases, but mini HDMI cords are inexpensive. There are kits out there that include a case, but most of those are cheap and not very good. Depending on what you intend to use your PI for, you’re going to have to buy a case anyway. There are a lot of good options out there, and some even with RGB.

What makes this bundle worth it is the included high-quality power supply. This is a well-made chord that is perfect if you intend to travel with your PI, or if you want some extra piece of mind. My four has a flimsy cable that does the job, but I count the days until it fails me.

If you’re looking for a Raspberry PI kit, the Vemico kit is a great starting point. You can pick up the Vemico Raspberry Pi 5 kit on Amazon for $105.99 using my affiliate link.