Comparison page

MQ-135 vs VL53L1X

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.

MQ-135

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

VL53L1X

Projects needing ToF and Longer range with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionMQ-135VL53L1X
CategorySensorsSensors
MakerWinsenSTMicroelectronics
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduinoArduino
Price$0.80 - $2.50$3.00 - $8.00

Known Tradeoffs

MQ-135

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

VL53L1X

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

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