Comparison page

DS18B20 vs HX711

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.

DS18B20

Projects needing Temperature and 1-Wire with a commonly available sensors part.

HX711

Projects needing Load cell and ADC with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionDS18B20 HX711

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAnalog DevicesAvia Semiconductor

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino, MicroPython

Price$0.80 - $3.00$0.80 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

DS18B20

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

HX711

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

Open Individual Model Pages

DS18B20

Analog Devices

1-Wire digital temperature sensor commonly used in waterproof probes and outdoor monitoring.

China-madeSensors86% confidence

HX711

Avia Semiconductor

24-bit ADC front-end for load cells, kitchen scales, and force measurement projects.

China-madeSensors78% confidence