Comparison page

BMI160 vs VL53L0X

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.

VL53L0X

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionBMI160VL53L0X
CategorySensorsSensors
MakerBosch SensortecSTMicroelectronics
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduinoArduino, MicroPython
Price$1.50 - $4.00$2.00 - $6.00

Known Tradeoffs

BMI160

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

VL53L0X

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

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