ESP32-S3-ETH Ethernet Development Board (PoE / Non-PoE)
Price range: £19.99 through £26.99
Overview
The ESP32-S3-ETH is an Ethernet development board built around the ESP32-S3R8 chip, combining Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wired Ethernet in one board. A board-mounted W5500 Ethernet chip delivers 10/100Mbps wired networking over SPI, and the PoE version adds IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet, so the board can run on a single Ethernet cable with no separate power supply needed.
It’s built on the dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor running up to 240MHz, with 8MB PSRAM and 16MB Flash onboard. A camera interface supports OV2640/OV5640 modules for vision projects, and a Micro SD card slot and Pico-compatible header add storage and expansion options. Programming and power are handled over a USB Type-C interface, and the board is rated for a -40°C to +85°C operating range, making it suitable for outdoor or industrial installs.
Key features
- ESP32-S3R8 dual-core LX7 processor, up to 240MHz
- Board-mounted W5500 Ethernet chip, 10/100Mbps via SPI
- PoE version supports IEEE 802.3af power over Ethernet
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (LE), built-in + external antenna support
- Onboard camera interface, compatible with OV2640 and OV5640
- Micro SD card slot for external storage
- Pico-compatible expansion header
- USB Type-C for power, debug, and firmware upload
- Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
Product information
Use cases
- Deploy a PoE-Powered Camera or Sensor Node
- Use the PoE version to run a camera or sensor node from a single Ethernet cable — no separate power adapter needed, ideal for ceiling or wall installs.
- Build a Reliable Wired Smart Home Hub
- Wired Ethernet avoids Wi-Fi dropouts for always-on automation hardware, while Wi-Fi/Bluetooth stay available as a fallback or for local pairing.
- Prototype Industrial or Outdoor IoT Devices
- The -40°C to +85°C rating and wired networking make this a solid base for outdoor sensors, industrial monitoring, or any install where Wi-Fi reliability is a concern.
Technical specifications
What’s included
- ESP32-S3-ETH development board x1
- Jumper wire (pin headers) x2
- PoE module x1 (PoE version only)
- Round head screws + nuts x2 (PoE version only)








