FREENOVE Ultimate Starter Kit for ESP8266 (Included), 32-bit 160 MHz Mini Microcontroller, Onboard Wi-Fi, Python C Java, 715-
Reviewed 23 August 2026 · price checked live
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FREENOVE Ultimate Starter Kit for ESP8266 (Included), 32-bit sits in our barebone pcs listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: Small but powerful, 32-bit microprocessor up to 160 MHz, 160 KB RAM, 4 MB flash, onboard 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. MicroPython, C and Processing (Java), Processing codes run on computers to provide graphical interfaces. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- FREENOVE
- Amazon rating
- 4.5 / 5 from 24 ratings
- vs Barebone PCs
- level with the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 18 of 46 rated barebone pcs we track
- Price position
- Mid-priced (category spans £4.99 to £4749)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
How it compares in Barebone PCs
Across the 46 rated barebone pcs products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 4.5, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 24 ratings against a category median of 31. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the middle third of a category running from £4.99 to £4749, where the midpoint is about £56.95. That is the part of the range where most sensible buys sit, neither cutting corners nor paying for the name.
Worked out from the 50 barebone pcs products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- ESP8266: Small but powerful, 32-bit microprocessor up to 160 MHz, 160 KB RAM, 4 MB flash, onboard 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
- 3 Sets of Codes: MicroPython, C and Processing (Java), Processing codes run on computers to provide graphical interfaces
- 715-Page Detailed Tutorial in Total: Provides step-by-step guide with basic electronics and components knowledge (The download link can be found on the product box) (No paper tutorial)
- 109 Projects from Simple to Complex: Each project has schematics, wiring diagrams, complete code and detailed explanations
- 218 Items in Total: Includes commonly used electronic components, modules, sensors, wires and other compatible items
