Comparison page

APDS-9960 vs PIR HC-SR501

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.

PIR HC-SR501

Projects needing Motion and PIR with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionAPDS-9960 PIR HC-SR501

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBroadcomGeneric

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino, MicroPython

Price$2.00 - $6.00$0.80 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

APDS-9960

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

PIR HC-SR501

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

PIR HC-SR501

Generic

Passive infrared motion sensor module used in smart lighting and occupancy detection projects.

China-madeSensors72% confidence