For 60 US-Dollars
Raspberry Pi releases a new Touch Display after nine years
The Touch Display 2 is an updated version of its predecessor from 2015. Raspberry Pi’s new 7’’ Touch Display offers a 720x1280-pixel resolution and a slimmer form factor. However, it is available at the same price of 60 US-Dollars.
In 2015 Raspberry Pi launched its »Raspberry Pi Touch Display«, a 7-inch 800×480-pixel LCD panel supporting multi-point capacitive touch. Now the company behind the popular single board computer offers an updated version with the »Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2« at the same price of 60 US-Dollars.
Key features of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 include:
- 7’’ diagonal display
- 88×155mm active area
- 720×1280 pixels (RGB)
- True multi-touch capacitive panel, supporting five-finger touch
- Anti-glare surface
- Fully supported by Raspberry Pi OS
- Powered from the host Raspberry Pi
Simple setup
The Touch Display 2 is powered from the Raspberry Pi and is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers from Raspberry Pi 1B+ onwards, except for the Raspberry Pi Zero series which lacks the necessary DSI port. It attaches to the Raspberry Pi with four screws, and ships with power and data cables compatible with both standard and mini FPC connector formats. Unlike its predecessor, Touch Display 2 integrates the display driver PCB into the display enclosure itself, delivering a slimmer form factor.
Like its predecessor, Touch Display 2 is fully supported by Raspberry Pi OS, which provides drivers to support five-finger touch and an on-screen keyboard. This gives full functionality without the need for a keyboard or mouse. While it is a native portrait-format 720×1280-pixel panel, Raspberry Pi OS supports screen rotation for users who would prefer to use it in landscape orientation.
The original Touch Display will remain in production for the foreseeable future, though it is no longer recommended for new designs. Touch Display 2 will remain in production until 2030 at the earliest.
