Comparison page

BH1750 vs PMS5003

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.

BH1750

Projects needing Light and I2C with a commonly available sensors part.

PMS5003

Projects needing PM2.5 and Air quality with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionBH1750 PMS5003

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerROHMPlantower

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$0.80 - $2.50$12.00 - $25.00

Known Tradeoffs

BH1750

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

PMS5003

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

Open Individual Model Pages

BH1750

ROHM

Digital ambient light sensor module with a simple I2C interface.

China-madeSensors82% confidence

PMS5003

Plantower

Laser particulate matter sensor module used for PM1.0, PM2.5, and PM10 air quality monitoring.

China-madeSensors78% confidence