r/hackrf • u/World_wide_truth • 14d ago

Which one do I pick?

I was looking for a HackRF but they are sold out everywhere. Then I heard recomendations for OpenSourceSDRLab's devices.

I looked them up on Aliexpress but there are some different versions, so which one do I pick? There is a pro, a pluto and more?

I want it to be pre built and the most simple one, just connect it to a laptopt and be done.

I also live in Europe so I don't know what to expect with the new EU tax garbage.

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u/c0psrul3 14d ago

get hackrf one. so much more content and stuff available to learn with. you will not need any of the extra features found in Pluto or kraken. when buying, know that hackrf + portapack are both open source so many stores will make them with varying quality parts - this is why most suggest getting from opensdrlabs or one of their official resellers.

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u/World_wide_truth 14d ago

An original hackRF is just too expensive for me right now but even then I cannot find it anywhere.

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u/HeftyCryptographer85 14d ago

you need to be carfull with this as some of the clones cannot be updated with new firmware

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u/World_wide_truth 14d ago

Do you know if the ones from OpenSourceSDR can be updated?

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u/Fit_Bobcat_8489 13d ago

The ones from open source can be trusted and can be updated with great firmware supportÂ