Comparison page

HX711 vs QMC5883L

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.

QMC5883L

Projects needing China-made and Compass with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionHX711 QMC5883L

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAvia SemiconductorQST

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$0.80 - $3.00$0.60 - $2.00

Known Tradeoffs

HX711

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

QMC5883L

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

QMC5883L

QST

China-made magnetometer often sold as a replacement on HMC5883L-labelled compass boards.

China-madeSensors72% confidence