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ICM-20948 vs MH-Z19B

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.

MH-Z19B

Projects needing CO2 and NDIR with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionICM-20948MH-Z19B
CategorySensorsSensors
MakerTDK InvenSenseWinsen
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino
Price$4.00 - $10.00$15.00 - $30.00

Known Tradeoffs

ICM-20948

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

MH-Z19B

  • 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

MH-Z19B

Winsen

NDIR CO2 sensor module commonly used in indoor air quality projects.

China-madeSensors80% confidence