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Raspberry Pi Pico vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2

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The short version

  • ›Price: the Raspberry Pi Pico is cheaper ($4 vs $5).
  • ›Speed: the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 runs faster (150 MHz vs 133 MHz).
  • ›Memory: the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 has more RAM (520 KB vs 264 KB).
  • ›Battery life: the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 sleeps at much lower current (300 µA vs 800 µA).
Specification comparison: Raspberry Pi Pico, Raspberry Pi Pico 2
SpecRaspberry Pi PicoRaspberry Pi Pico 2
ChipRP2040RP2350
CPUDual Arm Cortex-M0+Dual Arm Cortex-M33 (or Hazard3 RISC-V)
Clock133 MHz150 MHz (best)
Wi-Fi——
Bluetooth——
Zigbee / ThreadNoNo
GPIO2626
ADC channels3 × 12-bit3 × 12-bit
Flash2 MB4 MB (best)
RAM264 KB520 KB (best)
Logic level3.3 V3.3 V
Power input1.8–5.5V VSYS / 5V USB1.8–5.5V VSYS / 5V USB
Deep sleep (typ.)~800 µA~300 µA (best)
Active current (typ.)~25 mA (best)~30 mA
Form factorBreadboardBreadboard
USBMicro-USB (native)Micro-USB (native)
ProgrammingMicroPython, CircuitPython, C/C++ SDK, Arduino (Earle Philhower core)MicroPython, CircuitPython, C/C++ SDK, Arduino (Earle Philhower core)
Price (typ.)$4 (best)$5
PinoutInteractive pinoutInteractive pinout
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