Comparison page

AS608 vs MLX90614

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.

MLX90614

Projects needing IR temperature and Non-contact with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionAS608 MLX90614

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerGrowMelexis

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$5.00 - $15.00$8.00 - $20.00

Known Tradeoffs

AS608

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

MLX90614

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

MLX90614

Melexis

Infrared temperature sensor used for non-contact temperature measurement projects.

China-madeSensors78% confidence