Question 1

What charger does Raspberry Pi 5 need?

Accepted Answer

Raspberry Pi 5 charges at full speed with a 27W USB-C charger. Must supply 5 volts at 5 amps, which most phone chargers can’t.

Question 2

Which cable should I use with Raspberry Pi 5?

Accepted Answer

Use a Any 60W USB-C cable. Any good USB-C cable carries this.

Question 3

Can I use my old phone charger with Raspberry Pi 5?

Accepted Answer

A regular phone charger can leave USB devices underpowered — use the official 27W supply. It will work but more slowly if it is under 27W. For full speed, use a 27W or bigger USB-C charger.

Raspberry Pi 5

Charger

Cable