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ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) vs ESP32-S3 DevKitC-1
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The short version
- ›Price: the ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) is cheaper ($8 vs $12).
- ›Memory: the ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) has more RAM (520 KB vs 512 KB).
- ›Pins: the ESP32-S3 DevKitC-1 offers more GPIO (36 vs 25).
| Spec | ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) | ESP32-S3 DevKitC-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | ESP32-WROOM-32 | ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 (N8R8) |
| CPU | Xtensa LX6 dual-core | Xtensa LX7 dual-core |
| Clock | 240 MHz | 240 MHz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 + BLE | Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Zigbee / Thread | No | No |
| GPIO | 25 | 36 (best) |
| ADC channels | 15 × 12-bit | 20 × 12-bit (best) |
| Flash | 4 MB | 8 MB (best) |
| RAM | 520 KB | 512 KB + 8 MB PSRAM (best) |
| Logic level | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Power input | 5V USB or 5–12V VIN | 5V USB-C |
| Deep sleep (typ.) | ~10 µA | ~7 µA (best) |
| Active current (typ.) | ~80 mA (best) | ~90 mA |
| Form factor | Breadboard | Breadboard |
| USB | Micro-USB (CP2102/CH340) | 2× USB-C (native + UART) |
| Programming | Arduino, MicroPython, ESP-IDF, CircuitPython, PlatformIO | Arduino, MicroPython, CircuitPython, ESP-IDF, PlatformIO |
| Price (typ.) | $8 (best) | $12 |
| Pinout | Interactive pinout | — |
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