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Pibow Coupé 4
Best slim protective case for Raspberry Pi 4 hobbyists.
Protect your Raspberry Pi 4 with the Pibow Coupé 4, a slim and stylish case crafted from high-quality cast acrylic. Its multi-layered design securely houses your Pi while leaving all essential ports accessible. The transparent top and base allow your Raspberry Pi to be visible, adding a touch of aesthetic appeal. This case is designed for easy assembly without tools and offers a super-slimline profile, making it ideal for various projects. It's fully HAT-compatible and features a cutout for a heatsink or Fan SHIM, ensuring your Pi stays cool and functional.
$9.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
259
/ 775
#259 in Circuit Board Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Dimensions
996615
/ xxmm (WxLxH, not including bolt heads and nuts)
Who it's for
- Desktop enthusiasts wanting a vibrant, personalized workspace aesthetic
- Makers needing a fast, frustration-free assembly experience
- Prototypers requiring constant, easy access to GPIO pins
Who should skip it
- Power users running intensive tasks requiring active cooling
- Project builders relying on bulky or tall hardware HATs
- Users needing rugged, drop-resistant protection for portable setups
Performance breakdown
Assembly Simplicity
Tool-free design makes installation quick and frustration-free for any user.
Thermal Management
Strategic cutouts accommodate active cooling solutions like the Fan SHIM perfectly.
Port Accessibility
Open-frame architecture ensures every essential port remains fully reachable.
Form Factor
Super-slimline profile maintains the Raspberry Pi's compact footprint effortlessly.
HAT Compatibility
Engineered to integrate seamlessly with standard hardware add-on boards.
Build Aesthetics
High-quality cast acrylic offers a sleek, modern look for your setup.
Key Specs
Dimensions
99x66x15mm (WxLxH, not including bolt heads and nuts)
Weight
Over 50 grams
Material
Cast acrylic
Compatibility
Raspberry Pi 4 only
Features cutout for 40x30mm heatsink or Fan SHIM
Fully HAT-compatible
Country of Origin
UK
Features
- Slim, hackable, and attractive design
- Protects your Raspberry Pi 4 from damage
- Clear top and base to showcase your Pi
- Easy assembly without tools
- Leaves all ports accessible
- Ideal for hacking and tinkering projects
- Super-slimline profile
- Works with standoffs
- Fully HAT-compatible
- Features cutout for 40x30mm heatsink or Fan SHIM
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Pibow Coupé 4 for its exceptional design and straightforward assembly. The layered acrylic aesthetic is a significant draw, offering a visually appealing and compact enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 4. Users frequently highlight the ingenious tool free snap together construction, making setup quick and hassle free. This combination of stylish appearance and effortless installation contributes to a highly positive user experience, reinforcing its reputation as a premium yet practical case solution.
Know before you buy
No, this case is specifically engineered for the Raspberry Pi 4. The port layout and dimensions are unique to that board, so it will not fit older models.
Yes, the case features a dedicated cutout designed to accommodate a 40x30mm heatsink or a Fan SHIM, allowing you to keep your Pi cool while it is enclosed.
No tools are required. The case is designed for easy, tool-free assembly, allowing you to quickly secure your Raspberry Pi.
Not at all. The Pibow Coupé 4 is fully HAT-compatible, meaning you can easily stack your expansion boards on top of the Raspberry Pi while it is inside the case.
The case is designed to leave all essential ports, including the GPIO pins, fully accessible for your hacking and tinkering projects.
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