ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 vs ESP32-S2-WROVER
ESP32-S2-SOLO-2
SOLO · ESP32-S2 · Active
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ESP32-S2-WROVER
WROVER · ESP32-S2 · Active
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Figures here are compiled from Espressif's official datasheets, with the source linked on each page. Mistakes are possible, so if something looks off, please report it.
Which should you choose?
Both are built on the same ESP32-S2 SoC, so CPU and radios are identical; the choice is about memory, form factor and antenna.
These two are closely matched on the spec sheet, so decide on price, availability and which footprint fits your board.
Size, to scale
- ESP32-S2-SOLO-2: 18×25.5 mm
- ESP32-S2-WROVER: 18×31 mm
Spec differences at a glance
- Usable GPIO: ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 36 · ESP32-S2-WROVER 37
- Dimensions: ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 18 × 25.5 × 3.1 mm · ESP32-S2-WROVER 18 × 31 × 3.3 mm
- Pin count: ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 41 · ESP32-S2-WROVER 42
Compute & memory
⚑ flag an error| ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 | ESP32-S2-WROVER | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Xtensa LX7, 1-core | Xtensa LX7, 1-core |
| Max clock | 240 MHz | 240 MHz |
| SRAM | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| ROM | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| Flash options | 4 / 8 / 16 MB | 4 / 8 / 16 MB |
| PSRAM | 2 MB (quad) | 2 MB (quad) |
| Co-processor | ULP-RISC-V | ULP-RISC-V |
Wireless
⚑ flag an error| ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 | ESP32-S2-WROVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Wi-Fi bands | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Bluetooth | — | — |
| 802.15.4 (Thread/Zigbee) | No | No |
| Antenna | PCB | PCB |
Peripherals & I/O
⚑ flag an error| ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 | ESP32-S2-WROVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Usable GPIO≠ | 36 | 37 |
| ADC | 20× 12-bit | 20× 12-bit |
| USB | USB-OTG | USB-OTG |
| UART / SPI / I²C / I²S | 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 | 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 |
| TWAI (CAN) | Yes | Yes |
| SD/MMC | No | No |
| Ethernet MAC | No | No |
| Touch | 14 | 14 |
Power
⚑ flag an error| ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 | ESP32-S2-WROVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 3.0-3.6 V | 3.0-3.6 V |
| Deep sleep | — µA | — µA |
Physical
⚑ flag an error| ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 | ESP32-S2-WROVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions≠ | 18 × 25.5 × 3.1 mm | 18 × 31 × 3.3 mm |
| Pin count≠ | 41 | 42 |
| Temp range | -40 to 85 °C | -40 to 85 °C |
| Mounting | SMD castellated | SMD castellated |
| Lifecycle | Active | Active |
Security
⚑ flag an error| ESP32-S2-SOLO-2 | ESP32-S2-WROVER | |
|---|---|---|
| Secure boot | Yes | Yes |
| Flash encryption | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | AES, SHA, RSA, HMAC, RNG | AES, SHA, RSA, HMAC, RNG |
| Digital signature | Yes | Yes |
| TRNG | Yes | Yes |