Comparison page

BL616 vs HLK-M30

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.

HLK-M30

Maker and embedded projects needing Wi-Fi 4 connectivity with Transparent serial and Module.

Specification Matrix

DimensionBL616 HLK-M30

CategoryWiFi MCUsWiFi MCUs

MakerBouffalo LabHi-Link

Core32-bit RISC-VEmbedded Wi-Fi MCU

Clock320 MHzVendor module

WirelessWi-Fi 6 + BLE + Thread + ZigbeeWi-Fi 4

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesNeeds verificationNeeds verification

Price$0.80 - $1.60$1.50 - $3.00

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

HLK-M30

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

HLK-M30

Hi-Link

Wi-Fi module commonly used for serial transparent transmission and quick IoT connectivity in maker products.

China-madeWiFi MCUs72% confidence