SparkFun Electronics is a company that designs, manufactures, and sells electronic components, development boards, and educational kits for electronics enthusiasts, students, and professionals. They offer a wide range of products including microcontrollers, sensors, breakout boards, and tools for prototyping and learning electronics. The company also provides tutorials, project guides, and educational resources to support the maker and DIY electronics community.
Reviewers consistently report positive experiences with SparkFun Electronics. Customers often highlight great, shipping, fast, time.
A minority mention drawbacks around zed x20p, x20p, spacing, sparkfun. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with an average rating of 4.5 stars across 60 reviews.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 4.5 | 60 | 100% | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Aug 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 4.9 | 15 |
| Aug 25 | 4.4 | 45 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 60 most recent reviews.
“Excellent service”
“New customers are not likely happy when they assumed 0”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Electronics & Technology.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Delivery | Quality | Service | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SparkFun ElectronicsThis company | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | — | 60 |
| 4.1 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,060 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.4 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 4.8 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,060 | |
| 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 3.9 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,000 | |
| 4.0 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | — | 3.7 out of 5 (good) | −1% | 1,000 |
Bottom line: SparkFun Electronics is #2 of 5 on overall rating in this group.
60 reviews of SparkFun Electronics. Filter by what matters to you.
Over a year ago
Excellent service! Shipping was on time so I received the package as planned. Thank you, Sparkfun!!
Over a year ago
There were some interesting problems with my order, and one of your representatives (Maria Henderson) took the time to correct the problems and ensure the order came through correctly. Her patience a... See more
Over a year ago
The parts I needed were in stock. As is my experience with my past SparkFun orders, delivery was very quick.
Quick answers to the questions people ask most.
SparkFun Electronics specializes in electronic components, development boards, sensors, microcontrollers, and educational kits for makers, students, and engineers. They offer products from popular brands like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and their own SparkFun-branded components. Their inventory includes everything from basic resistors and LEDs to advanced robotics and IoT development platforms.
Yes, SparkFun offers educational discounts for qualified schools, universities, and educational institutions. They also provide volume pricing for bulk orders. Contact their sales team directly to discuss educational pricing or bulk order discounts.
SparkFun offers various shipping options including standard ground shipping, expedited shipping, and international delivery. Shipping costs vary based on order weight, destination, and selected speed. Orders over a certain amount may qualify for free standard shipping within the United States.
Yes, SparkFun provides extensive technical support through their online tutorials, hookup guides, and documentation. They also offer customer support via email and have an active community forum where users can ask questions and share projects. Their website features detailed product descriptions and example code for most items.
SparkFun accepts returns within 30 days of purchase for unused items in original packaging. Defective products can be returned or exchanged beyond the 30-day period with proper documentation. Custom or special-order items may have different return restrictions.
SparkFun is based in Boulder, Colorado, and offers local pickup at their facility for customers in the area. Same-day pickup may be available for in-stock items, but it's recommended to call ahead to confirm availability and arrange pickup times.
Once your order ships, you'll receive a tracking number via email that allows you to monitor your package's progress. You can also log into your SparkFun account to view order history and current status. For order questions, you can contact customer service directly.
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Excellent service! Shipping was on time so I received the package as planned. Thank you, Sparkfun!!
There were some interesting problems with my order, and one of your representatives (Maria Henderson) took the time to correct the problems and ensure the order came through correctly. Her patience and expertise really made the experience quite positive, despite the original problems.
The parts I needed were in stock. As is my experience with my past SparkFun orders, delivery was very quick.
My concern is the misleading specs for the I2C level translator. It isn’t clear from the description that the pin column spacing is non-standard. The comments tipped me off. Then I looked at the hook up guide and they talk about dealing with the design defect without giving the actual dimensions. At the very least, a warning should exist in the high level bullet list saying the vertical pin spacing is 0.1” on center and the horizontal column spacing is 0.65” and not 0.7” on center. I see this has been an issue for a few years now. People with artwork for 0.65” would not be happy if you changed to 0.7”. New customers are not likely happy when they assumed 0.7” and discover the board doesn’t fit. One solution is to add a second set of holes and let the customer decide.
ZED-X20P - lack of documentation. Yes it connects and works with u-center2. Beyond that, there is NO documentation nor Hook-up Guides on the SparkFun website. The ZED-X20P is similar to the ZED-F9P but one is left guessing on how to utilize the new innovative extensions of the ZED-X20P. Until SparkFun provides more support, it is rather a time consuming challenge unless you are very familiar with U-Blox products and the ZED line in particular
SparkFun is great at what they do. They consistently deliver a great experience. They know their market and have many products that fill their niche well. They've become my go-to when looking for supplies for my next project.
Easy to make purchase. Very straight forward.
Sparkfun has an interesting variety of products, and I enjoy "window shopping" on their site. Sometimes the price seems a little high, but then again there is often added value compared to "like" items available elsewhere. Sometimes I am willing to pay a little more for the added features. My principal complaint is that I paid what I think is a high shipping cost (and it was not premium shipping) and did not receive the items I ordered for 8 days. I order from other companies (not Amazon), pay less than half the shipping cost, and usually get my items in 3-4 days.
Excellent clear descriptions of parts or links to technical specifications. Prompt shipping of securely packaged items.
Got it on time
From shopping, buying, shipping, and usage, everything was painless and just what i was hoping for.
Ordering was easy, and even stumbled into a survey with a discount code while ordering making it cheaper! It also arrived quickly.
I called about some technical information on some LEDs. The receptionist was helpful.
Everything was correct. I like the status communication.
Took a week to get shipped
exactly what I ordered. And I got a sticker.
Yes, SparkFun ships internationally to many countries worldwide. International shipping costs and delivery times vary by destination, and customers are responsible for any customs duties or import taxes. Some products may have shipping restrictions to certain countries due to export regulations.
SparkFun accepts major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), PayPal, and purchase orders from qualified educational institutions and businesses. All online transactions are processed securely through encrypted payment systems.
You can reach SparkFun customer service via email through their website contact form or by calling their main phone number during business hours. They also maintain active social media accounts and community forums where you can get help from both staff and other users.
SparkFun Electronics is a company that designs, manufactures, and sells electronic components, development boards, and educational kits for electronics enthusiasts, students, and professionals. They offer a wide range of products including microcontrollers, sensors, breakout boards, and tools for prototyping and learning electronics. The company also provides tutorials, project guides, and educational resources to support the maker and DIY electronics community.
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