# Meshtastic Device Compatibility

## Meshtastic Device Compatibility

Meshtastic is the other major firmware option for LoRa mesh nodes. Hardware compatibility overlaps significantly with MeshCore. Always verify at [flasher.meshtastic.org](https://flasher.meshtastic.org) before purchasing.

### Widely Used Meshtastic Devices

<table id="bkmrk-devicemcuprice-range"><thead><tr><th>Device</th><th>MCU</th><th>Price Range</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Heltec V3</td><td>ESP32-S3 + SX1262</td><td>$20 - $30</td><td>Very common; large community</td></tr><tr><td>Heltec V4</td><td>ESP32-S3 + SX1262</td><td>$25 - $35</td><td>~22 dBm TX (confirm against Heltec's current spec; some sources cite a higher-power variant). Both V3 and V4 use the SX1262 - any difference is not a clear datasheet-supported power increase.</td></tr><tr><td>LilyGo T-Beam</td><td>ESP32</td><td>$35 - $45</td><td>GPS; popular for mobile nodes</td></tr><tr><td>LilyGo T-Deck</td><td>ESP32-S3</td><td>$43 - $53</td><td>Standalone keyboard device</td></tr><tr><td>LilyGo T-Echo</td><td>nRF52840</td><td>$50 - $65</td><td>Long battery life</td></tr><tr><td>RAK4631 (WisBlock)</td><td>nRF52840 + SX1262</td><td>Varies</td><td>Modular; add GPS/sensor modules</td></tr><tr><td>SenseCAP T1000-E</td><td>nRF52840 + LR1110</td><td>$35 - $45</td><td>GPS, IP65, compact (radio is Semtech LR1110, not SX1262)</td></tr><tr><td>Heltec T114</td><td>nRF52840 + SX1262</td><td>$30 - $45</td><td>TFT display; lower power</td></tr></tbody></table>

*Prices are approximate retail ranges as of 2026-06-08 and are volatile; check a current retailer (e.g. the manufacturer's store, Rokland, or Seeed Studio) before buying.*

### Choosing Between MeshCore and Meshtastic

<table id="bkmrk-factormeshcoremeshta"><thead><tr><th>Factor</th><th>MeshCore</th><th>Meshtastic</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Community size</td><td>Smaller, growing</td><td>Very large, well-documented</td></tr><tr><td>Room server support</td><td>Yes (built-in variant)</td><td>Via MQTT bridge</td></tr><tr><td>App ecosystem</td><td>MeshCore app (Android/iOS)</td><td>[Meshtastic app](https://wiki.meshamerica.com/books/hardware-guide/page/meshtastic-app) (Android/iOS/web)</td></tr><tr><td>Repeater setup</td><td>Simple, dedicated variant</td><td>Router role in settings</td></tr><tr><td>Firmware updates</td><td>OTA via app or web flasher</td><td>OTA via app or web flasher</td></tr></tbody></table>

Both firmware options run on the same hardware. You can re-flash between them at any time without permanent consequences - choose based on the network you are joining or building.