Comparison page

MPU9250 vs SGP30

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.

MPU9250

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

SGP30

Projects needing VOC and Air quality with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionMPU9250 SGP30

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerTDK InvenSenseSensirion

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$3.00 - $8.00$5.00 - $12.00

Known Tradeoffs

MPU9250

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

SGP30

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

Open Individual Model Pages

MPU9250

TDK InvenSense

9-axis IMU module combining accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer for orientation projects.

China-madeSensors82% confidence

SGP30

Sensirion

VOC and equivalent CO2 air quality sensor for indoor air quality trend detection.

China-madeSensors84% confidence