Comparison page

BMI160 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.

BMI160

Projects needing 6-axis IMU and Low power with a commonly available sensors part.

HC-SR04

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionBMI160 HC-SR04

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBosch SensortecGeneric

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino, MicroPython

Price$1.50 - $4.00$0.80 - $2.00

Known Tradeoffs

BMI160

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

BMI160

Bosch Sensortec

Low-power 6-axis IMU used in wearable, robotics, and motion tracking boards.

Sensors86% confidence

HC-SR04

Generic

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

China-madeSensors78% confidence