Comparison page

ACS712 vs AS608

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

ACS712

Projects needing Current and Hall effect with a commonly available sensors part.

AS608

Projects needing Fingerprint and UART with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionACS712 AS608

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAllegro MicroSystemsGrow

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.00 - $3.00$5.00 - $15.00

Known Tradeoffs

ACS712

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

AS608

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

Open Individual Model Pages

ACS712

Allegro MicroSystems

Hall-effect current sensor module used for AC/DC current measurement projects.

China-madeSensors76% confidence

AS608

Grow

UART fingerprint sensor module used in access control and identity demo projects.

China-madeSensors70% confidence