Comparison page

BMI160 vs SGP30

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.

SGP30

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionBMI160SGP30
CategorySensorsSensors
MakerBosch SensortecSensirion
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduinoArduino
Price$1.50 - $4.00$5.00 - $12.00

Known Tradeoffs

BMI160

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

SGP30

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

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