Comparison page

MAX30102 vs QMI8658

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.

MAX30102

Projects needing Heart rate and SpO2 with a commonly available sensors part.

QMI8658

Projects needing China-made and 6-axis IMU with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionMAX30102 QMI8658

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerAnalog DevicesQST

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$2.00 - $6.00$0.80 - $2.00

Known Tradeoffs

MAX30102

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

QMI8658

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

Open Individual Model Pages

MAX30102

Analog Devices

Optical pulse oximetry and heart-rate sensor module used in wearable demos.

China-madeSensors78% confidence

QMI8658

QST

China-made 6-axis IMU frequently found on modern low-cost ESP32 development boards.

China-madeSensors76% confidence