Comparison page

APDS-9960 vs BMI160

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.

BMI160

Projects needing 6-axis IMU and Low power with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionAPDS-9960 BMI160

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBroadcomBosch Sensortec

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$2.00 - $6.00$1.50 - $4.00

Known Tradeoffs

APDS-9960

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

BMI160

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

BMI160

Bosch Sensortec

Low-power 6-axis IMU used in wearable, robotics, and motion tracking boards.

Sensors86% confidence