The new micro:bit V2 brings a whole host of new onboard features and tech upgrades whilst keeping all the things students, teachers and makers love about the original. This means the new micro:bit will be compatible with all the existing lessons, code and most add-on boards.

Here is a summary of the features:

• 64 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 with FPU
• 512KB Flash
• 128KB RAM
• 5x5 Red LED Array
• Two Programmable Buttons, one touch sensitive logo
• MEMS microphone and LED indicator
• Onboard Light, Compass, Accelerometer, Temp Sensors and Speaker
• 2.4 Ghz Micro:bit Radio/BLE 5.0 Smart Antenna
• 25-pin Edge Connector
• 4 dedicated GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI, and ext. power
• Three Digital/Analog Input/Output Rings
• Two Power Rings --- 3V and GND
• Dedicated I2C bus for peripherals
• MicroUSB Connector (5V)
• JST-PH Battery Connector (Not JST-XH) (3V)
• Power/reset Button with Status LED
• 200 mA available for accessories
• Program with C++, MakeCode, Python, Scratch