Comparison page

PMS5003 vs ACS712

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.

PMS5003

Projects needing PM2.5 and Air quality with a commonly available sensors part.

ACS712

Projects needing Current and Hall effect with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionPMS5003 ACS712

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerPlantowerAllegro MicroSystems

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$12.00 - $25.00$1.00 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

PMS5003

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

ACS712

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

Open Individual Model Pages

PMS5003

Plantower

Laser particulate matter sensor module used for PM1.0, PM2.5, and PM10 air quality monitoring.

China-madeSensors78% confidence

ACS712

Allegro MicroSystems

Hall-effect current sensor module used for AC/DC current measurement projects.

China-madeSensors76% confidence