Comparison page

APDS-9960 vs SHT31

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.

SHT31

Projects needing High accuracy and I2C with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionAPDS-9960 SHT31

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBroadcomSensirion

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino, MicroPython

Price$2.00 - $6.00$3.00 - $6.00

Known Tradeoffs

APDS-9960

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

SHT31

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

SHT31

Sensirion

Digital humidity and temperature sensor used in more accurate environmental monitoring modules.

China-madeSensors86% confidence