Argon Forty, the company that makes Raspberry Pi enclosures, created the Argon ONE UP laptop. It is now available for purchase, with the base variant priced at roughly $400 for the case alone. If you want the CM5 pre-installed, you will have to pay a bit more, or $550 to be exact.
The main focus here is the 14-inch IPS display, which comes with a standard resolution of 1920 x 1200 and a refresh rate of 60Hz. This comes with good colors that do not change much even when viewed at different angles, and the brightness is also just right for indoor use without strain on the eyes. The 1080p camera is mounted on top of the screen, and the two microphones on the side allow for crisp and clear phone calls. The speakers are also crisp and clear.
- Includes Raspberry Pi 5 with 2.4Ghz 64-bit quad-core CPU (8GB RAM)
- Includes 128GB Micro SD Card pre-loaded with 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS, USB MicroSD Card Reader
- CanaKit Turbine Black Case for the Raspberry Pi 5
The laptop’s build quality is incredible for its price, as it’s entirely made of aluminum and comes in a sleek grey color that repels fingerprints. It also includes a cooling fan that can handle heat generated by the CM5 and any NVMe drive, complete with a heatsink.
The ports are more than adequate for everyday usage, with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A connections and two USB-C connectors that allow you to give power, transfer data, and even connect an extra add-on module for complete GPIO header access. There’s also an HDMI 2.0 output that supports external 4K screens at 60 Hz. The audio jack is standard 3.5mm. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 handle all of the wireless functions you would expect.
Storage-wise, it provides options, as an M.2 2280 Key-M port allows you to install a PCIe NVMe SSD for fast main storage, and the system also boots from the CM5’s inbuilt eMMC or microSD card. The RAM and processing power will vary depending on whatever CM5 edition you choose, with options ranging from 2GB to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and a quad-core Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4 GHz.
The battery has a capacity of 55Wh, which should provide between 6 and 8 hours of mixed use, depending on how you use it and the brightness of the screen. Furthermore, if it runs out, it can be replaced later. The backlit keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the trackpad is rather snappy.
You can run a variety of operating systems, including Raspberry Pi OS, which runs well by default, and Ubuntu and other Debian-based variants that install without major difficulty. The design appeals to makers. That side module allows you to connect a wide range of peripherals and hardware with GPIO access, including sensors, screens, and whatever else you choose. The modular architecture allows you to replace the CM5, modify the storage, or simply explore with a variety of add-on modules over time.
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