Heltec Mesh Node T096

Overview 
 The Heltec Mesh Node T096 was announced on April 20, 2026, at $29.90. It combines an nRF52840 MCU with an SX1262 radio and an integrated power amplifier delivering 28 dBm TX power - matching the Heltec V3/V4 in output while adding on-board GPS and an ultra-low sleep current that makes it purpose-built for solar and remote deployments. 

 Specifications 
 
 Attribute Value 
 
 Price $29.90 
 MCU nRF52840 
 Radio SX1262 + integrated power amplifier 
 TX Power 28 dBm 
 GNSS UC6580 - L1+L5, 6 constellations (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC) 
 Display 0.96″ 160×80 color TFT 
 Sleep Current 12 µA 
 Bluetooth BLE 5 + Bluetooth Mesh 
 Battery Connector 1.25 mm lithium 
 Solar Input 1.25 mm solar connector 
 MeshCore Support Yes - added in v1.15.0 
 
 

 T096 vs. Heltec V4 
 
 Feature T096 V4 
 
 TX Power 28 dBm 28 dBm 
 Price ~$30 ~$17 - 20 
 GPS Yes (UC6580, L1+L5) No 
 Wi-Fi No Yes 
 Sleep Current 12 µA Higher 
 Best Role Solar / remote / field Indoor / USB-powered nodes 
 
 
 Both deliver identical RF output, but the T096's 12 µA sleep current and built-in GPS make it far more suitable for long-term solar-powered deployments where the V4's Wi-Fi integration goes unused. 

 Target Use Cases 
 
 Solar-powered relay nodes 
 Remote repeaters (mountain tops, rural infrastructure) 
 Portable field kits requiring GPS without an external module