Comparison page

SX1278 vs SX1262

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.

SX1278

Projects needing LoRa and Sub-GHz with a commonly available communication part.

SX1262

Projects needing LoRa and Low power with a commonly available communication part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionSX1278 SX1262

CategoryCommunicationCommunication

MakerSemtechSemtech

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino

Price$2.00 - $5.00$3.00 - $8.00

Known Tradeoffs

SX1278

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

SX1262

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

Open Individual Model Pages

SX1278

Semtech

Sub-GHz LoRa transceiver IC used in many 433MHz LoRa modules.

China-madeCommunication86% confidence

SX1262

Semtech

Newer LoRa transceiver used in long-range low-power radio modules.

China-madeCommunication84% confidence