Raspberry Pi Unveils 5-Inch Touch Display 2 — Same Resolution, Lower Price
Raspberry Pi extends its touch display 2 range by a 5-inch variant for $ 40 (about $ 34). The new display offers the same 720 x 1280 pixels as the 7-inch model, supports five-finger touch and works immediately without calibration.
Compact alternative for embedded projects
The British Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a new 5-inch variant of the touch display 2, which is now available from authorized dealers for $ 40 (around $ 34). The compact display shares the same resolution and simple setup with the 7-inch variant, but costs $ 20 less than the larger model. The new variant is primarily aimed at developers and hobbyists who have to save space for their projects. The 5-inch display offers a compact capacitive touchscreen display with the same 720 x 1280 resolution and five-finger touch support as its larger brother. One difference is in a viewing angle: 80 degrees for the new 5-inch model compared to 85 degrees for the 7-inch variant. Except for the size, the specification of the new 5-inch variant is almost identical to that of the larger sibling model.
Like the Raspberry Pi Foundation in its official announcement The new display was developed in order to cover the growing need for more compact solutions in the Maker Community. The original Touch display 2 was introduced in 2021 as the successor to the first Raspberry Pi touchscreen from 2015 and quickly established itself as a popular choice for interactive projects.
Plug-and-play without driver problems
The capacitive touchscreen works immediately after connecting with full Linux driver support-without manual calibration, without searching in device trees and without problems with incompatible touch controllers. This property was already a main sales argument of the 7-inch version and distinguishes the official Raspberry Pi displays from many third-party alternatives, which often require complicated installation procedures.
Like its big brother, the 5-inch touch display 2 only needs two connections to the Raspberry Pi-electricity from the GPIO pins and a fluff tape cable for the DSI port. Both cables are included, including versions for various Raspberry PI models. The screen is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers from the B+ model, but not with the Raspberry Pi Zero series or the PI 400/500 models, as they do not have a DSI connection.
The Raspberry Pi supplies the display with electricity – a separate power supply is not required. Raspberry Pi OS already offers touchscreen drivers with support for a five-finger touch and a screen keyboard. This seamless integration makes the display particularly attractive for beginners who do not want to deal with complex hardware configurations.
Areas of application and availability
Touch Display 2 offers an uncomplicated way to integrate a high -quality user interface into countless applications, be it personal projects, research projects or commercial solutions. The new 5-inch variant is an even more compact option for the smallest form factors. Typical application areas include interactive displays, digital signage, home automation and entertainment systems.
The compact format for mobile applications or projects with a limited space is particularly interesting. While the 7-inch display is often used for stationary installations such as wall assembly or desktop applications, the 5-inch version opens new options for portable devices or embedded systems with strict size restrictions. Both models- both the 5-inch and the 7-inch version- remain in production at least until January 2030. The new display is available via the global network of authorized Raspberry Pi dealers. This long -term availability guarantee is particularly important for commercial users who rely on a stable supply chain.
