Power Use Compared Across Arduino, Zephyr and ESP‑IDF on ESP32‑C6

A recent analysis measures power consumption on the ESP32‑C6 chip. The study evaluates three software stacks: Arduino, Zephyr and ESP‑IDF. Each framework is tested under comparable workloads. Results reveal differences in energy usage between the stacks. The comparison helps developers choose the most efficient option. Lower power draw can extend battery life for IoT devices. The findings are published on a technical blog. Readers can use the data to guide future ESP32‑C6 projects.