Comparison page

HC-SR04 vs VL53L1X

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.

VL53L1X

Projects needing ToF and Longer range with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionHC-SR04 VL53L1X

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerGenericSTMicroelectronics

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$0.80 - $2.00$3.00 - $8.00

Known Tradeoffs

HC-SR04

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

VL53L1X

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

VL53L1X

STMicroelectronics

Longer-range ToF distance sensor used where VL53L0X range is not sufficient.

Sensors86% confidence