Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C5 Wi-Fi 6 Board

Because your 2.4 GHz spectrum is already choked with your neighbor's microwave, Seeed Studio finally dropped the XIAO ESP32-C5. This thumb-sized RISC-V microcontroller board is the first in the XIAO family to bring dual-band Wi-Fi 6 on 5 GHz into your custom IoT builds. Here at Unmanned Tech, we’ve spent a decade filtering out useless dev gear, but native support for Matter, Thread, Zigbee (IEEE 802.15.4), HomeKit, and MQTT on a tiny footprint actually earns a spot on our bench. Stop fighting wireless congestion and build on a platform that won't drop packets when someone turns on a toaster.

Highlights

• 5 GHz Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6: Ditch the crowded 2.4 GHz band for clean, high-speed wireless connectivity.
• Multi-Protocol Support: Native IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee, Thread) plus Bluetooth 5 (LE) for complete smart home integration.
• Ecosystem Ready: Out-of-the-box support for Matter, Apple HomeKit, and MQTT protocols.
• RISC-V Architecture: Efficient 32-bit processing packed into the iconic thumb-sized XIAO form factor.

Why You Want It

If you're tired of smart home sensors taking three business days to respond over saturated 2.4 GHz channels, the XIAO ESP32-C5 is your fix. It gives you industrial-grade protocol support without forcing you to design a massive PCB or sacrifice your weekend to driver hell.

Specs

• Product	XIAO ESP32-C5
  Chipest	ESP32-C5HR8
  Processor	High-performance 32-bit RISC-V single-core microprocessor, up to 240MHz and a low-power 32-bit RISC-V core at up to 48MHz (according to Datasheet, up to 20MHz p.69 of Technical Reference Manual v0.2)
  SRAM	384KB
  RSRAM	8MB
  Flash	8MB
  Interface	11x GPIO Pin
  	1x Analog Pin + 4x Analog Pad on the reverse side
  	1x I2C
  	1x UART
  	1x SPI
  	1 x JTAG (Pads on the reverse side)
  On Board	1x User LED (Green)
  	1x Charge LED (Battery Charging Indicator)
  	1x Reset Button
  	1x Boot Button
  	1x UFL Connector
  Antenna	FPC Antenna - A01(2.80 dBi) Optional: 2.4GHz Rod Antenna (2.81dBi)
  Wireless Connectivity	2.4 and 5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  	Bluetooth® 5 (LE)
  	Zigbee
  	Thread (802.15.4)
  Power Input	Type-C: 5V/DC
  	Battery: 3.7V
  Deep Sleep（Typ.） (Low Power Firmware)	USB Power Supply: 375 µA Battery Power (BAT): 15 µA
  Working Temperature	0°C ~85°C
  Dimensions	21 x 17.8mm

FAQ

Does the XIAO ESP32-C5 support 5 GHz Wi-Fi out of the box?

Yes, it features dual-band Wi-Fi 6 supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies natively.

Can I use this board with Home Assistant and Matter?

Yes, the ESP32-C5 natively supports Matter, Thread, and MQTT, making it seamless for Home Assistant deployments.

In the Box

• 1x Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C5 Board

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