Recommended Boards
| Board | Chip | GPS | Display | Battery | Price | Best For |
|---|
| T-Beam Supreme | ESP32-S3 | Yes | OLED | 18650 | $35–45 | Best all-around |
| Heltec LoRa32 V3 | ESP32-S3 | No | OLED | No | $20–30 | Best value |
| T-Echo | nRF52840 | Yes | e-Paper | 18650 | $40–55 | Best battery |
| RAK4631 | nRF52840 | Optional | Optional | 18650 | $25–40 | Industrial |
How to Choose
- Budget (under $30) — Heltec LoRa32 V3 (solid radio, no GPS)
- Portable + GPS — LILYGO T-Beam (most popular Meshtastic board)
- Long battery life — T-Echo (nRF52840 ultra-low power)
- Gateway or permanent install — RAK4631 (POE option, best RF)
Frequency Bands
| Region | Frequency |
|---|
| EU / UK | 868 MHz |
| US / Canada | 915 MHz |
| China | 470–510 MHz |
| Japan | 920 MHz |
Match your antenna to your region frequency.
Next Steps