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Raspberry Pi Pico W vs Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W

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The short version

  • ›Price: the Raspberry Pi Pico W is cheaper ($6 vs $7).
  • ›Speed: the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W runs faster (150 MHz vs 133 MHz).
  • ›Memory: the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W has more RAM (520 KB vs 264 KB).
Specification comparison: Raspberry Pi Pico W, Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
SpecRaspberry Pi Pico WRaspberry Pi Pico 2 W
ChipRP2040 + CYW43439RP2350 + CYW43439
CPUDual Arm Cortex-M0+Dual Arm Cortex-M33 (or Hazard3 RISC-V)
Clock133 MHz150 MHz (best)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4 GHz)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n, 2.4 GHz)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 (LE + classic)Bluetooth 5.2 (LE + classic)
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.)~1 mA~1 mA
Active current (typ.)~45 mA (best)~50 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.)$6 (best)$7
PinoutInteractive pinoutInteractive pinout
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