10 Reviews: Best Raspberry Pi Case (Sep 2023)

The OKdo Raspberry Pi 4 Steel Case has been particularly developed for use with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. It is a hard steel casing that provides protection while also giving access to all of the device’s ports and PINs. Rubber feet provide stability and protection for the desktop while using this device. Furthermore, you may use this case in combination with a Kensington lock. All things considered, this is a beautiful casing for your Raspberry Pi.

This is the Flirc Pi 4 case, which comes in a simple silver finish. From the design to the passive cooling feature, it has a lot to offer. The shell is composed of metal and has a robust feel to it. It transforms the Raspberry Pi from a plain board to a stylish tiny PC. The production method is excellent, and the overall quality seems to be excellent. The GPIO ports are conveniently accessible from the case’s bottom. You may also use a standard-sized HAT with this case, which comes with a heatsink. It includes a thermal pad as well as four screws. There are additional thermal pads for both the RAM and the CPU.

After working with several different Pi cases - this one, really is the nicest one I've seen. Solid / sturdy feeling metal case (with ABS plastic bottom for Wifi signal). It's a tight fitting, well engineered and designed case - unlike many of the cheaply made ones that feel cheap.

by D. McIver

The top and sides of the Argon Neo are appealing gunmetal-gray aluminum, with a gleaming black plastic bottom. The Raspberry Pi 4 is covered in an aluminum plate that employs an integrated thermal pad to attach the CPU and RAM to the metal for passive cooling. The Argon Neo can easily accommodate a standard-size HAT without the need for an extension or a ribbon wire. A Raspberry Pi camera module can even be propped up in a little nook on the right side of the casing, above the USB ports.

I just setup my first Raspberry Pi using this case and I am very impressed. For $15, the case quality is very good. Easy to assemble. The rubber feet and heft of the metal enclosure have kept it in place on the desk, even thought the cables are hanging off the edge. I have not done any in depth thermal testing, but it has been running for about 24 hours now while displaying 4 HD RTSP streams and is sitting comfortably at 49.0 C.

by Greg S.

If you’re looking for a Raspberry Pi 4 with easy access to the GPIO pins so you may add a HAT, Pimoroni’s Pibow Coupe could be the best option. Because the Coupe’s top isn’t totally sealed, the GPIO pins are unobstructed, and there’s enough space to connect cables to both the camera and display CSI ports. The rainbow-colored variant can liven up your workspace if you want a splash of color. The Pibow Coupe doesn’t come with a cooling solution, but since the CPU isn’t covered by anything, you may use a heatsink, a fan HAT, or Pimoroni’s own Fan Shim, which just slips over the first 12 GPIO pins but enables you to stack a HAT on top of it.

This is an unorthodox case as it leaves lots of parts exposed and easily accessible...but especially with the excellent Shim Fan software adjustable cooler it keeps the Pi4 cool... and looks cool too. Awesome

by Razor

The SmartiPi Touch 2 enables you to construct an excellent kiosk-style gadget by combining the Raspberry Pi’s official 7-inch touch screen with a camera module and just about any Raspberry Pi board. The official touch screen is mounted in the SmartiPi Touch, which also has a slot on the back for your Pi and a camera hole. Once assembled, the SmartiPi Touch 2 may be placed on a table, where it can be adjusted in angle and/or permanently attached to a surface using screws. There’s even enough on the rear for a VESA mount if you want one.

Solid build and fairly simple to assemble. I love how the included fan case is tall enough to allow for jumper wires to power the monitor from the pi itself as opposed to the split cable for the power.

by Randy

RetroPie is simple to install on your Raspberry Pi and play classic Nintendo games at home. Having a case that looks the part, however, enhances the overall experience. The Retroflag NESPi is designed to appear like an ancient Nintendo Entertainment System console from the 1980s. The Retroflag NESPi employs a set of internal port extenders to position the ports in areas that are more suited for a console, unlike typical Raspberry Pi cases, which have holes that directly correlate to the USB port locations. Two USB ports are located on the front, where controllers are expected to be plugged in, and another two USB ports, as well as Ethernet, are located in the cartridge slot. The power and reset buttons are genuine, with the power button providing a safe shutdown rather than just ripping the power cord.

I replaced an old Kintaro NES case with this new RetroFlag Nespi+ case. It was like going from a ford pinto to a Tesla. It went together seamlessly and I had zero issues installing the script for safe shutdown/rest by following ETA Prime's tutorial video on youtube. For as cheap as this case is if you're running your raspberry pi as a retropie you cannot beat this deal. Highly, highly recommended.

by Twashy

SilverStone’s PI02 should be on your buying list if you’re searching for a passively cooled enclosure for your Raspberry Pi-powered home server. This case is made entirely of aluminum and comes in two sections that stack on top of one another. Four raised screw points are included within the bottom piece to hold the Raspberry Pi 4 to the casing and prevent it from sliding and shorting. This case utilizes adhesive thermal pads to link aluminum heatsinks from the CPU and USB chip to the casing within the enclosure, with the Raspberry Pi 4 securely in place. As a result, the heat from the board is transferred to the top layer of the case, where it is removed more efficiently thanks to the fins.

After using SilverStone PC cases for several years, I was excited to try out one of their Raspberry Pi cases. The PI02 does not disappoint. The added heatsinks and thermal pads are a big help in keeping the CPU temperature down.

by John

If you’ve ever wanted you could play Nintendo Game Boy games on a Raspberry Pi Zero, the Retroflag GPi case will make your fantasy come true. The GPi Case includes everything you’ll need to turn your Raspberry Pi into a portable gaming device. Simply put a Raspberry Pi Zero or Zero W into a little box that resembles an old-school Game Boy cartridge into the enclosure. It also has a headphone port for convenient audio output, as well as an on/off button for secure Raspberry Pi shutdown.

I knew the GPI case was going to be really good, but it is even better than i expected. I can't say enough good things about this case. Retroflag has a definite WINNER with this case.

by TheNeck

The Pimoroni Aluminium Heatsink Case is a two-part metal kit with four hex screws. It’s really easy to put together, just place the thermal pad to the CPU and then shut the case. This enclosure is quite functional and provides enough cooling for a Pi 4 to operate all day. It also gives you direct access to the GPIO. All connections are visible and accessible, including the microSD card slot, which is simple to reach even with big hands.

This is a bargain. It's very nicely finished and manufactured and has a really gorgeous deep red colour for the anodisation. I use it on a Pi which I connect to some equipment that needs to be optically isolated, the pi runs warm so this helps transfer that heat away efficiently. It's also very good value for money. I would buy this again.

by Ade

The Raspberry Pi 4 fulfills its function as a low-cost computer. So it makes sense if you don’t want to spend too much money on a case. The MazerPi case is a wonderful alternative for a Raspberry Pi 4 enclosure on a budget. The MazerPi comes with a lot of extras in the package. The casing, a CPU heatsink, a fan, and, of course, thermal pads are all included. Installing and using a well is quite simple in a low-cost case. The fan performs a good job at cooling the chip, and you’ll notice a temperature reduction of 10-13 degrees.

This case is simple and elegant and quiet. It is far superior to the fan & case that came when I ordered a Raspberry Pi 4 kit. It is simple, not a showpiece, but it is nice and quiet. I am not sure if the prior case was noisy due to the fan or that the fan used the case to amplify the noise. I thought I had a jet engine in my home office. The new fan, although not absolutely quiet has reduced the noise to a tolerable level that does not disturb me.

by Sailnfool