Comparison page

HC-SR04 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.

HC-SR04

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

HX711

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionHC-SR04HX711
CategorySensorsSensors
MakerGenericAvia Semiconductor
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino, MicroPython
Price$0.80 - $2.00$0.80 - $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

HX711

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

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