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ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) vs Raspberry Pi Pico W

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The short version

  • ›Price: the Raspberry Pi Pico W is cheaper ($6 vs $8).
  • ›Speed: the ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) runs faster (240 MHz vs 133 MHz).
  • ›Memory: the ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) has more RAM (520 KB vs 264 KB).
  • ›Pins: the Raspberry Pi Pico W offers more GPIO (26 vs 25).
  • ›Battery life: the ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin) sleeps at much lower current (10 µA vs 1 mA).

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Specification comparison: ESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin), Raspberry Pi Pico W
SpecESP32 DevKit V1 (30-pin)Raspberry Pi Pico W
ChipESP32-WROOM-32RP2040 + CYW43439
CPUXtensa LX6 dual-coreDual Arm Cortex-M0+
Clock240 MHz (best)133 MHz
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4 GHz)
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 + BLEBluetooth 5.2 (LE + classic)
Zigbee / ThreadNoNo
GPIO2526 (best)
ADC channels15 × 12-bit (best)3 × 12-bit
Flash4 MB (best)2 MB
RAM520 KB (best)264 KB
Logic level3.3 V3.3 V
Power input5V USB or 5–12V VIN1.8–5.5V VSYS / 5V USB
Deep sleep (typ.)~10 µA (best)~1 mA
Active current (typ.)~80 mA~45 mA (best)
Form factorBreadboardBreadboard
USBMicro-USB (CP2102/CH340)Micro-USB (native)
ProgrammingArduino, MicroPython, ESP-IDF, CircuitPython, PlatformIOMicroPython, CircuitPython, C/C++ SDK, Arduino (Earle Philhower core)
Price (typ.)$8$6 (best)
PinoutInteractive pinoutInteractive pinout
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