Comparison page

AS608 vs HC-SR04

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.

AS608

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

HC-SR04

Projects needing Distance and Ultrasonic with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionAS608 HC-SR04

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerGrowGeneric

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino, MicroPython

Price$5.00 - $15.00$0.80 - $2.00

Known Tradeoffs

AS608

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

HC-SR04

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

Open Individual Model Pages

AS608

Grow

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

China-madeSensors70% confidence

HC-SR04

Generic

Classic ultrasonic distance sensor module used in robotics obstacle detection and beginner projects.

China-madeSensors78% confidence