Comparison page

ACS712 vs MAX30102

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.

MAX30102

Projects needing Heart rate and SpO2 with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionACS712 MAX30102

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAllegro MicroSystemsAnalog Devices

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.00 - $3.00$2.00 - $6.00

Known Tradeoffs

ACS712

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

MAX30102

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

MAX30102

Analog Devices

Optical pulse oximetry and heart-rate sensor module used in wearable demos.

China-madeSensors78% confidence