Comparison page

BMI160 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.

BMI160

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

PMS5003

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionBMI160 PMS5003

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBosch SensortecPlantower

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.50 - $4.00$12.00 - $25.00

Known Tradeoffs

BMI160

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

BMI160

Bosch Sensortec

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

Sensors86% confidence

PMS5003

Plantower

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

China-madeSensors78% confidence