Comparison page

HC-SR04 vs HMC5883L

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.

HC-SR04

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

HMC5883L

Projects needing Magnetometer and Compass with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionHC-SR04 HMC5883L

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerGenericHoneywell

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$0.80 - $2.00$1.00 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

HC-SR04

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

HMC5883L

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

Open Individual Model Pages

HC-SR04

Generic

Classic ultrasonic distance sensor module used in robotics obstacle detection and beginner projects.

China-madeSensors78% confidence

HMC5883L

Honeywell

Legacy 3-axis magnetometer used in electronic compass modules and tutorials.

China-madeSensors72% confidence