Comparison page

BL616 vs BL702

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

BL616

Maker and embedded projects needing Wi-Fi 6 + BLE + Thread + Zigbee connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 and Matter.

BL702

Maker and embedded projects needing BLE 5.0 + Thread + Zigbee connectivity with BLE and Thread.

Specification Matrix

DimensionBL616 BL702

CategoryWiFi MCUsWiFi MCUs

MakerBouffalo LabBouffalo Lab

Core32-bit RISC-V32-bit RISC-V

Clock320 MHz144 MHz

WirelessWi-Fi 6 + BLE + Thread + ZigbeeBLE 5.0 + Thread + Zigbee

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesNeeds verificationNeeds verification

Price$0.80 - $1.60$0.40 - $0.90

Known Tradeoffs

BL616

Module naming, flash size, and pin exposure vary by vendor board
English examples and library support should be verified before production use

BL702

Module naming, flash size, and pin exposure vary by vendor board
English examples and library support should be verified before production use

Open Individual Model Pages

BL616

Bouffalo Lab

RISC-V wireless MCU with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter-oriented connectivity.

China-madeWiFi MCUs78% confidence

BL702

Bouffalo Lab

RISC-V Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, and Thread MCU for low-power wireless peripherals and smart home accessories.

China-madeWiFi MCUs78% confidence