Comparison page

APDS-9960 vs MS5611

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.

MS5611

Projects needing Barometer and High resolution with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionAPDS-9960 MS5611

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBroadcomTE Connectivity

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$2.00 - $6.00$3.00 - $8.00

Known Tradeoffs

APDS-9960

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

MS5611

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

MS5611

TE Connectivity

High-resolution barometric pressure sensor used in altimeters and flight controller boards.

China-madeSensors78% confidence