ESP32-WROVER in ESP32 Family
The ESP32-WROVER family by Espressif Systems is a series of high-performance Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules designed for memory-intensive IoT applications. Built around the ESP32-D0WD SoC, these modules distinguish themselves from the WROOM series by integrating Pseudo-static RAM (PSRAM). This additional memory allows the dual-core Xtensa processor to handle more complex tasks, such as audio processing, camera interfacing, and heavy web server hosting, while maintaining the flexible wireless connectivity and rich peripheral set typical of the ESP32 platform.
Variants in This Sub-Family
Comparing specs that differ across variants.
| Part Number | Memory | Package | Interfaces | Protocol | Tx Power | Voltage | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-WROVER-E-N4R8 (Espressif Systems) | 4MB | SMD-38 | ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. | 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. | 20.5dBm | 3V | 5,202 |
| ESP32-WROVER-E-N8R8 (Espressif Systems) | 8MB | SMD-38 | ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. | 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. | 20.5dBm | 3V | 8,957 |
| ESP32-WROVER-B-N8R8 (Espressif Systems) | 448k | Module | ADC, GPIO, I2C, I2.. | 802.11b/g/n, Bluet.. | 20dBm | 2.7V | — |
Variants within the WROVER sub-family are distinguished by their antenna configurations, flash memory capacity, and PSRAM sizing. The 'E' and 'IE' suffixes denote the use of the ESP32-D0WD-V3 chip which features improved silicon bugs fixes (ECO). 'IE' models utilize an IPEX connector for external antennas, whereas 'E' models use an onboard PCB trace antenna. Flash capacities typically range from 4MB to 16MB, paired with either 4MB or 8MB of PSRAM.
