Comparison page

APDS-9960 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.

APDS-9960

Projects needing Gesture and Proximity with a commonly available sensors part.

AS608

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionAPDS-9960 AS608

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBroadcomGrow

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$2.00 - $6.00$5.00 - $15.00

Known Tradeoffs

APDS-9960

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

APDS-9960

Broadcom

Gesture, proximity, ambient light, and RGB sensor often used for contactless controls.

China-madeSensors82% confidence

AS608

Grow

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

China-madeSensors70% confidence