Heltec Vision Master E213
Energy-efficient e-ink LoRa board with 2.13" screen. Perfect for projects where battery life is important.
Important: 868 MHz for Europe
Always buy the 868 MHz version for use in Europe. The 915 MHz version (US) is not allowed in Europe.
What is the Heltec Vision Master E213?
The Heltec Vision Master E213 is an innovative development board that combines an ESP32-S3 with a 2.13" e-ink display and optional SX1262 LoRa module. It's designed for applications where energy efficiency is crucial.
The e-ink screen can display content for 180 days without power - ideal for status displays, electronic labels and off-grid communication. With only 20μA power consumption in deep sleep, your battery lasts extremely long.
The board supports WiFi, Bluetooth and LoRa (optional), giving you flexibility in how you communicate. Meshtastic support makes it suitable for mesh networks.
Technical Specifications
| Chipset | ESP32-S3R8 (dual-core, 240 MHz) + SX1262 LoRa (optional) |
| LoRa Frequency | 868 MHz (EU) - HT-VME213-HF variant for Europe |
| Display | 2.13" E-Ink, black and white, 180 days display without power |
| Battery | External 3.7V Li-ion via SH1.25-2 connector, integrated charging system |
| GPS | No (not built-in) |
| WiFi / Bluetooth | WiFi 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.0 LE + LoRa (optional) |
| Dimensions | Compact board with u.FL/IPEX LoRa antenna connector |
| Special Features | USB-C, 20μA deep sleep, QuickLink sensor interface, GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART |
Detailed Description
The Vision Master E213 is part of Heltec's e-ink series. The board is available in three variants: without LoRa (HT-VME213), with 470-510MHz LoRa for China (HT-VME213-LF), and with 868/915MHz LoRa for Europe/US (HT-VME213-HF).
The e-ink display offers excellent readability in all lighting conditions, including direct sunlight. Refresh time is about 2 seconds for a full update. The screen remains visible even without power.
Note: For MeshCore/Meshtastic use you need the HT-VME213-HF variant with the LoRa module. Check before purchase whether the LoRa module is included.
Buy Heltec Vision Master E213
The Vision Master E213 is available on AliExpress. Note: Choose the HT-VME213-HF variant with LoRa module for mesh network use.
View on AliExpressMake sure to select the 868 MHz version for Europe
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