Comparison page

BMI160 vs MPU9250

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.

MPU9250

Projects needing 9-axis IMU and Orientation with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionBMI160 MPU9250

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBosch SensortecTDK InvenSense

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.50 - $4.00$3.00 - $8.00

Known Tradeoffs

BMI160

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

MPU9250

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

MPU9250

TDK InvenSense

9-axis IMU module combining accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer for orientation projects.

China-madeSensors82% confidence