Comparison page

HT16K33 vs SSD1680

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.

HT16K33

Projects needing LED matrix and I2C with a commonly available displays part.

SSD1680

Projects needing E-paper and SPI with a commonly available displays part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionHT16K33 SSD1680

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerHoltekSolomon Systech

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$1.00 - $3.50$4.00 - $12.00

Known Tradeoffs

HT16K33

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

SSD1680

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

Open Individual Model Pages

HT16K33

Holtek

I2C LED matrix and segment driver used in backpack display modules.

China-madeDisplays78% confidence

SSD1680

Solomon Systech

E-paper display controller found in low-power SPI e-ink modules.

China-madeDisplays72% confidence