# Proxmark 5 Released

> The Proxmark 5 is now publicly available, featuring improved performance, modular antenna system and dramatically improved hardware. At the end of August 2026, firmware is still in beta, but the hardware platform supports standalone mode, wireless mode, relay linking and Flipper Zero support.

_2026-08-29_

RFID Research Group (RRG)'s **Proxmark 5** is now publicly available. RRG [unveiled it in May 2026](/proxmark-news/proxmark5) and funded it through an [Indiegogo campaign](https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/rfidresearchgroup/proxmark5). The device is now available to buy.

The Proxmark 5 is a generational upgrade over the Proxmark 3, covering both operational improvements and adding new functionality. The upgraded system core brings increased frequency range, optimised RFID performance, improved stability, faster operations.

The fully redesigned core is faster, more stable, supports more frequencies. The redesigned antennas are hot-swappable and feature dynamic power adjustment - meaning better performance in challenging conditions, further read-range and "no dead-spots". The modular architecture allows for drop-in modules (like the wireless module), expansion via GPIO, and even pairing with the Flipper Zero.

At the end of August 2026, the Proxmark 5 firmware is **pre-release** and considered to be **unstable** - but under active development.

The Proxmark 5 is available from [Lab401](https://lab401.com/products/proxmark-5), an official distributor, with stock in Europe and America. The full specification, gallery and video are on the [Proxmark 5 hardware page](/proxmark-3-hardware/proxmark-5).