Comparison page

DHT11 vs MLX90614

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.

DHT11

Projects needing Temperature and Humidity with a commonly available sensors part.

MLX90614

Projects needing IR temperature and Non-contact with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionDHT11MLX90614
CategorySensorsSensors
MakerAosongMelexis
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino
Price$0.40 - $1.00$8.00 - $20.00

Known Tradeoffs

DHT11

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

MLX90614

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

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