Heltec Wireless Paper

Photo: Heltec

MeshtasticMeshCore

Best for: base station, sunlight readable

Specs

Type	Dev board
Maker	Heltec
Chip	ESP32-S3 + SX1262
Bands (MHz)	433, 470, 868, 915
GPS	No
Screen	2.13" e-ink (250x122)
Power	External 3.7 V LiPo (SH1.25)
Typical price	$20–$28 (maker's store, Oct 2026)

Pros and cons

Pros

• E-ink screen readable in full Arizona sun
• Cheap

Cons

• ESP32 power draw
• Slow e-ink refresh
• Bare board

Where to buy

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We don't show live prices. Prices change often; check the store before you buy and make sure you pick the 915 MHz version for the US.

Sources

Checked on October 18, 2026.

1. heltec.org/project/wireless-paper
2. api.meshtastic.org/resource/deviceHardware
3. flasher.meshcore.io/config.json