Comparison page

ADXL345 vs MPU6050

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.

MPU6050

Projects needing 6-axis IMU and Huge ecosystem with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionADXL345 MPU6050

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAnalog DevicesTDK InvenSense

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

MPU6050

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

MPU6050

TDK InvenSense

Very common 6-axis accelerometer and gyroscope used in robotics, balancing robots, and motion projects.

China-madeSensors90% confidence