Comparison page

HX711 vs ACS712

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.

HX711

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

ACS712

Projects needing Current and Hall effect with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionHX711 ACS712

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAvia SemiconductorAllegro MicroSystems

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$0.80 - $3.00$1.00 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

HX711

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

ACS712

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

Open Individual Model Pages

HX711

Avia Semiconductor

24-bit ADC front-end for load cells, kitchen scales, and force measurement projects.

China-madeSensors78% confidence

ACS712

Allegro MicroSystems

Hall-effect current sensor module used for AC/DC current measurement projects.

China-madeSensors76% confidence