Comparison page

SX1278 vs WH-GM5

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.

WH-GM5

Projects needing 4G Cat.1 and LuatOS with a commonly available communication part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionSX1278 WH-GM5

CategoryCommunicationCommunication

MakerSemtechLuatOS / OpenLuat

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoNeeds verification

Price$2.00 - $5.00$6.00 - $15.00

Known Tradeoffs

SX1278

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

WH-GM5

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

WH-GM5

LuatOS / OpenLuat

OpenLuat 4G Cat.1 module used in Chinese maker and IoT telemetry projects.

China-madeCommunication72% confidence