Comparison page

MLX90614 vs MPU6500

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.

MLX90614

Projects needing IR temperature and Non-contact with a commonly available sensors part.

MPU6500

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionMLX90614 MPU6500

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerMelexisTDK InvenSense

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$8.00 - $20.00$1.00 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

MLX90614

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

MPU6500

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

Open Individual Model Pages

MLX90614

Melexis

Infrared temperature sensor used for non-contact temperature measurement projects.

China-madeSensors78% confidence

MPU6500

TDK InvenSense

6-axis IMU with I2C and SPI interfaces used in drones and compact motion boards.

China-madeSensors82% confidence