Comparison page

DHT22 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.

DHT22

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

PMS5003

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionDHT22 PMS5003

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAosongPlantower

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$1.50 - $3.50$12.00 - $25.00

Known Tradeoffs

DHT22

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

DHT22

Aosong

Higher-range AM2302 temperature and humidity sensor used where DHT11 accuracy is insufficient.

China-madeSensors80% confidence

PMS5003

Plantower

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

China-madeSensors78% confidence