LILYGO, standalone keyboard radio

LILYGO T-Deck Plus

Name: LILYGO T-Deck Plus
Brand: LILYGO

A handheld LoRa messenger with a 2.8-inch screen, keyboard, GPS and 2,000 mAh battery. Sends messages without a phone when running standalone firmware.

Manufacturer specs only Not yet available Meshtastic MeshCore

Best for

People who want to type and read messages without a smartphone.

Photo pending: we only show images we own or are licensed to use.

Strengths

ESP32-S3 with SX1262 at up to +22 dBm (LILYGO).
2.8 in 320 x 240 IPS display; GPS; 2,000 mAh battery (LILYGO).
Both Meshtastic and MeshCore listed by LILYGO.

Limitations

LILYGO's page does not state the antenna connector or dimensions.
MeshCore notes the T-Deck firmware is not open source, unlike the core library.
Regulatory status for US use not stated on the product page.

What it does not do

Run Meshtastic and MeshCore at the same time. You flash one.
Unlock every MeshCore feature for free: MeshCore's FAQ lists a $10 per-device unlock for map zoom and server administration (direct messaging does not need it).
Carry an FCC statement on the LILYGO page we checked (it mentions MIC certification).

Specifications

From the cited source on 2026-10-26. "Not verified" means no source we checked published it.

MCU / radio	ESP32-S3FN16R8 / SX1262, +22 dBm^[1]
Frequency variants	433, 868, 915, 920 MHz (choose 915 for US)^[1]
Display	2.8 in IPS, 320 x 240^[1]
Keyboard	Yes (standalone with screen and keyboard)^[2]
GPS	Yes (u-blox or L76K variants)^[1]
Battery	2,000 mAh built in^[1]
Antenna connector	Not verified
Dimensions / weight	Not verified
FCC ID	Not verified

Compatibility

Check	Status	Basis
Meshtastic	Documented: documented	Listed on Meshtastic supported hardware.
MeshCore	Documented: documented	MeshCore FAQ documents T-Deck standalone firmware; LILYGO lists MeshCore.
Frequency	915 MHz US variant	US LoRa operation uses the 902 to 928 MHz band. Set the region in firmware.
Role	standalone	Usable without a phone.
Power input	USB-C	Match this to your battery path before buying.

"Documented" means the maker or project publishes support for this model. It does not mean we tested it. How we rate compatibility.

MeshCore and Meshtastic are separate firmware and network systems. Check the exact hardware model, firmware, regional radio setting and local coverage before buying. These low-data-rate systems do not replace emergency services or broadband.

Operate radio equipment within your local frequency, power and equipment-authorization rules. Firmware compatibility is not regulatory approval.

Before you buy

Buy the 915 MHz US variant. 868 MHz EU units are not interchangeable.

Sources

LILYGO T-Deck Plus (US), LILYGO (manufacturer), read 2026-10-26.
Meshtastic: Supported Hardware Overview, Meshtastic (project), read 2026-10-26.
MeshCore FAQ, MeshCore (project), read 2026-10-26. Web flasher flasher.meshcore.io; roles BLE/USB companion, repeater, room server; USA/Canada recommended preset 910.525 MHz, SF7, BW62.5, CR5; default public channel key published; repeater default admin password "password" (change it); repeaters flood an advert every 12 hours by default; place repeaters high. T-Deck unlock fee.

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