Comparison page

TCS34725 vs VL53L1X

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.

TCS34725

Projects needing Color and I2C with a commonly available sensors part.

VL53L1X

Projects needing ToF and Longer range with a commonly available sensors part.

Specification Matrix

CategorySensorsSensors
Makerams OSRAMSTMicroelectronics
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduinoArduino
Price$2.00 - $6.00$3.00 - $8.00

Known Tradeoffs

TCS34725

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

VL53L1X

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

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