Comparison page

PMS5003 vs RCWL-0516

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.

RCWL-0516

Projects needing Motion and Radar with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionPMS5003 RCWL-0516

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerPlantowerGeneric

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$12.00 - $25.00$0.80 - $3.00

Known Tradeoffs

PMS5003

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

RCWL-0516

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

RCWL-0516

Generic

Microwave radar motion sensor module used as a compact PIR alternative.

China-madeSensors66% confidence