Freenove Basic Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W (Included), Dual Arm Cortex-M33 and Dual Hazard3 RISC-V Microcontroller,
Reviewed 1 September 2026 · price checked live
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FREENOVE Basic Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi Pico sits in our barebone pcs listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: Higher core clock speed, double memory, more powerful Arm cores, optional RISC-V cores (compared to the 1 series) (This W version has onboard wireless LAN and Bluetooth). MicroPython and C, two popular programming languages. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- FREENOVE
- Amazon rating
- 4.7 / 5 from 27 ratings
- vs Barebone PCs
- 0.2 above the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 9 of 48 rated barebone pcs we track
- Price position
- Among the cheaper options (category spans £4.99 to £4749)
- How proven
- Moderate review volume
How it compares in Barebone PCs
Across the 48 rated barebone pcs products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 4.7, 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 27 ratings against a category median of 29. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the lower third of a category running from £4.99 to £4749, where the midpoint is about £56.95. Cheaper than most while rating at or above the category norm is the combination worth looking for, and it is the main argument for this one.
Worked out from the 50 barebone pcs products in our catalogue, not from the brand's own claims. How we rank →
Key features
- Latest Version: Higher core clock speed, double memory, more powerful Arm cores, optional RISC-V cores (compared to the 1 series) (This W version has onboard wireless LAN and Bluetooth)
- 2 Sets of Codes: MicroPython and C, two popular programming languages
- 386-page Detailed Tutorial in Total: Provides step-by-step guide with basic electronics knowledge (The download link can be found on the product box) (No paper tutorial)
- 55 Projects from Simple to Complex: Each project has schematics, wiring diagrams, complete code and detailed explanations
- 142 Items in Total: Includes commonly used electronic components, modules, sensors, wires and other compatible items
