Comparison page

BMI160 vs QMI8658

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.

QMI8658

Projects needing China-made and 6-axis IMU with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionBMI160 QMI8658

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerBosch SensortecQST

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

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

QMI8658

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

QMI8658

QST

China-made 6-axis IMU frequently found on modern low-cost ESP32 development boards.

China-madeSensors76% confidence