Comparison page

PMS5003 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.

PMS5003

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

QMI8658

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionPMS5003 QMI8658

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerPlantowerQST

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$12.00 - $25.00$0.80 - $2.00

Known Tradeoffs

PMS5003

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

PMS5003

Plantower

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

China-madeSensors78% confidence

QMI8658

QST

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

China-madeSensors76% confidence