[pegor]

Definitely would be more functional with more of the GPIOs exposed.

[forsalebypwner]

If you want an ESP32 dev board with GPIOs exposed there are dozens (or hundreds, maybe thousands) of other options out there. It makes sense not to expose them when you're going for the smallest possible footprint.

[stavros]

I don't know, I see enough space for four GPIOs there. Not holes, obviously, but pads should be very workable.

[imtringued]

It could be even smaller without that USB C port and have more GPIO pads.