Comparison page

RCWL-0516 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.

RCWL-0516

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

SGP30

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionRCWL-0516 SGP30

CategorySensorsSensors

MakerGenericSensirion

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$0.80 - $3.00$5.00 - $12.00

Known Tradeoffs

RCWL-0516

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

RCWL-0516

Generic

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

China-madeSensors66% confidence

SGP30

Sensirion

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

China-madeSensors84% confidence