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Seeed XIAO ESP32-C3 vs Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3
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The short version
- ›Price: the Seeed XIAO ESP32-C3 is cheaper ($5 vs $7.50).
- ›Speed: the Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 runs faster (240 MHz vs 160 MHz).
- ›Memory: the Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 has more RAM (512 KB vs 400 KB).
- ›Battery life: the Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 sleeps at much lower current (14 µA vs 43 µA).
| Spec | Seeed XIAO ESP32-C3 | Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | ESP32-C3 | ESP32-S3R8 |
| CPU | RISC-V single-core | Xtensa LX7 dual-core |
| Clock | 160 MHz | 240 MHz (best) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 (LE) | Bluetooth 5 (LE) |
| Zigbee / Thread | No | No |
| GPIO | 11 | 11 |
| ADC channels | 4 × 12-bit | 9 × 12-bit (best) |
| Flash | 4 MB | 8 MB (best) |
| RAM | 400 KB | 512 KB + 8 MB PSRAM (best) |
| Logic level | 3.3 V | 3.3 V |
| Power input | 5V USB-C / LiPo | 5V USB-C / LiPo |
| Deep sleep (typ.) | ~43 µA | ~14 µA (best) |
| Active current (typ.) | ~60 mA (best) | ~80 mA |
| Form factor | Tiny | Tiny |
| USB | USB-C (native) | USB-C (native) |
| Programming | Arduino, MicroPython, CircuitPython, ESP-IDF | Arduino, MicroPython, CircuitPython, ESP-IDF |
| Price (typ.) | $5 (best) | $7.50 |
| Pinout | Interactive pinout | — |
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