Comparison page

ICM-20948 vs INA219

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.

ICM-20948

Projects needing 9-axis IMU and I2C with a commonly available sensors part.

INA219

Projects needing Current and Voltage with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionICM-20948 INA219

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerTDK InvenSenseTexas Instruments

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino, MicroPython

Price$4.00 - $10.00$1.50 - $4.00

Known Tradeoffs

ICM-20948

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

INA219

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

Open Individual Model Pages

ICM-20948

TDK InvenSense

9-axis motion sensor used in newer IMU breakouts with better vendor support than many legacy modules.

China-madeSensors86% confidence

INA219

Texas Instruments

I2C current and bus voltage monitor widely used for power measurement modules.

China-madeSensors86% confidence