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BL616 vs W801

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.

W801

Maker and embedded projects needing Wi-Fi 4 + BLE connectivity with Low cost and Wi-Fi.

Specification Matrix

DimensionBL616W801
CategoryWiFi MCUsWiFi MCUs
MakerBouffalo LabWinner Micro
Core32-bit RISC-V32-bit XT-Eagle CPU
Clock320 MHz240 MHz
WirelessWi-Fi 6 + BLE + Thread + ZigbeeWi-Fi 4 + BLE
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesNeeds verificationNeeds verification
Price$0.80 - $1.60$0.50 - $1.00

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

W801

  • 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

W801

Winner Micro

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC used in low-cost modules with vendor SDK support and Chinese-language ecosystem materials.

China-madeWiFi MCUs72% confidence