Waveshare ESP32-S3 0.85inch LCD Display Dev Board with Battery
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Waveshare ESP32-S3 0.85inch LCD Display Dev Board with Battery
Description
Waveshare ESP32-S3 0.85inch LCD Display Dev Board with Battery is a compact ESP32-S3 development board designed for interactive display, audio, wireless connectivity, and rapid AIoT prototyping. It combines the ESP32-S3-PICO-1-N8R8, a 0.85-inch 128×128 IPS LCD, 8MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, a TF card slot, 8 RGB LEDs, microphones, and an onboard audio codec in a pocket-size enclosure.
This version includes the battery-ready housing and is well suited for voice interaction, mini desktop widgets, wireless control panels, notification displays, and custom ESP32-S3 multimedia projects. It supports both ESP-IDF and Arduino IDE, making it easy to move from evaluation to a polished finished device.

Features
- ESP32-S3-PICO-1-N8R8 with dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor up to 240MHz.
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE with onboard antenna for wireless AIoT and smart control projects.
- 0.85-inch IPS LCD with 128×128 resolution, 65K colors, and GC9107 driver over 4-wire SPI.
- 8MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM, 512KB SRAM, and 384KB ROM for richer UI, audio, and connectivity workloads.
- ES8311 audio codec, microphones, speaker header, and audio amplifier resources for voice and multimedia development.
- 8 surround RGB LEDs for animated lighting, status feedback, and interactive visual effects.
- TF card slot for media playback, local storage, and data logging.
- USB Type-C, exposed I2C, UART, and USB pads for expansion and debugging.
- 3.7V lithium battery header with charging and discharging support for portable projects.

Specifications
| Controller | ESP32-S3-PICO-1-N8R8 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core, up to 240MHz |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 5 LE |
| RAM / ROM | 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM |
| External Memory | 8MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM |
| Display Size | 0.85 inch IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 128 × 128 pixels |
| Display Colors | 65K |
| Driver IC | GC9107 |
| Display Interface | 4-wire SPI |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V / 5V |
| Display Area | 15.21 × 15.21mm |
| Pixel Pitch | 39.6 × 118.8μm |
| Onboard Interfaces | USB Type-C, TF card slot, battery header, speaker header, I2C/UART/USB pads |
| Audio Resources | ES8311 audio codec, microphones, audio amplifier resources |
| Lighting | 8 programmable RGB LEDs |
Applications
This ESP32-S3 display board is a strong fit for AI speech interaction, portable voice assistants, desktop status displays, wireless control terminals, smart home panels, mini multimedia widgets, and custom IoT user interfaces. The onboard microphones, LCD, LEDs, wireless connectivity, and storage make it easy to prototype compact connected products.
Because it supports online large model access workflows and voice interaction demos, it is also a practical platform for experimenting with speech UI, AIoT interaction, and ESP32-S3 edge applications.



Product List
- ESP32-S3-LCD-0.85 host × 1
- PC insulating sheet × 1
- 3.7V 1000mAh lithium battery × 1
Other Content
The onboard hardware is designed for compact but feature-rich development. You get an integrated display, wireless connectivity, onboard audio path, RGB light ring effects, local storage expansion, and battery support in a small enclosure that is suitable for handheld or desktop use.





Resources
- Waveshare ESP32-S3-LCD-0.85 Wiki
- Waveshare Wiki Mirror
- Espressif ESP-IDF for ESP32-S3
- Arduino Core for ESP32
- Espressif ESP32-S3 SoC Overview
FAQ
What is the main difference between this board and the ESP32-S3-LCD-0.85-EN version?
This SKU is the battery-included version and is better suited for portable projects. The EN version is the no-battery option.
Can this board be used for AI speech interaction or voice assistant demos?
Yes. The onboard microphones, audio codec resources, LCD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and storage support make it a practical compact platform for AI speech interaction and connected voice UI experiments.
Which development environments are supported?
It supports both ESP-IDF and Arduino IDE, so it can fit either a lower-level ESP32-S3 workflow or a faster Arduino-style development flow.
What similar products should I compare it with?
If you want a larger screen, see the Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.47inch LCD Display Dev Board Type B. If you want stronger audio focus, compare the Waveshare ESP32-S3 AI Smart RGB Speaker Dev Board with Battery. If you want a more visual AIoT format, the Waveshare ESP32-S3 1.28inch Double Eye Round Touch LCD AIoT Dev Board is also worth considering.
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