Comparison page

ADXL345 vs BH1750

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.

ADXL345

Projects needing Accelerometer and I2C with a commonly available sensors part.

BH1750

Projects needing Light and I2C with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionADXL345 BH1750

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAnalog DevicesROHM

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino, MicroPython

Price$1.00 - $3.50$0.80 - $2.50

Known Tradeoffs

ADXL345

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

BH1750

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

Open Individual Model Pages

ADXL345

Analog Devices

3-axis digital accelerometer with broad maker library support.

China-madeSensors84% confidence

BH1750

ROHM

Digital ambient light sensor module with a simple I2C interface.

China-madeSensors82% confidence