Comparison page

HMC5883L vs MAX30102

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.

HMC5883L

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

MAX30102

Projects needing Heart rate and SpO2 with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionHMC5883L MAX30102

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerHoneywellAnalog Devices

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.00 - $3.00$2.00 - $6.00

Known Tradeoffs

HMC5883L

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

MAX30102

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

Open Individual Model Pages

HMC5883L

Honeywell

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

China-madeSensors72% confidence

MAX30102

Analog Devices

Optical pulse oximetry and heart-rate sensor module used in wearable demos.

China-madeSensors78% confidence