ESP32-E22 is Here! Espressif's First Wi-Fi 6E SoC for Makers

Meet the ESP32-E22

Espressif just dropped another banger! Meet the ESP32-E22 — their first Wi-Fi 6E SoC, unveiled at CES 2026 and released in January.

Key Specs

• Wi-Fi 6E tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz — up to 2.1 Gbps throughput! 📶
• Dual-core RISC-V @ 500 MHz
• 1 MB on-chip memory — no external DRAM needed
• Bluetooth LE 5.4 + BR/EDR onboard
• PCIe, USB, SDIO host interfaces
• 41 GPIOs — plenty for most projects

Who's This For?

If you're building projects that need serious speed, heavy data transfer, or rock-solid connectivity, the ESP32-E22 is a solid choice.

Why It Matters

The ESP32 family keeps growing! From the low-power H4, to the versatile S31, the powerhouse P4, and now the E22 as the first Wi-Fi 6E member — Arduino and ESP32 boards remain the go-to for makers worldwide.

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Reference: Espressif Official Announcement