When you get a Raspberry Pi SBC, you not only get an affordable and capable piece of hardware, but something that has immense accessorizing/DIY potential via first-party and third-party offerings.
In this piece, we will be taking a look at the new, smaller, and cheaper $40 variant of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2. This new option offers the same resolution and touch capability in a more compact form factor.
📝 5″ Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2: Key Specifications
Front and back views of the 5″ Touch Display 2.
Raspberry Pi has launched a five‑inch version of the Touch Display 2. The smaller display keeps the 720 × 1280 resolution and five‑point capacitive touch while providing full Linux driver and Raspberry Pi OS support for consistent compatibility.
The IPS panel measures 110.5 x 62 mm with an anti‑glare coating, and the viewing angle is about 85°, sufficient for handheld, desktop, or dashboard applications.
It connects via MIPI DSI and draws power from the GPIO header, simplifying wiring and installation. The smaller form factor makes it easier to integrate into compact projects.
Because it uses the same drivers as the seven‑inch version, developers can reuse software and swap displays without code changes, which is useful for prototyping or scaling projects.
Raspberry Pi’s announcement blog includes a demo showing a slideshow application built using Vibe Coding, demonstrating how the display handles interactive content and highlighting its compact form factor.
💰 Pricing and Availability
The five‑inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is priced at $40, while the seven‑inch model remains available at $60. Both displays are sold through Raspberry Pi Approved Resellers worldwide.
Shipping times and costs will vary by reseller and region, so be sure to take that into account. Raspberry Pi guarantees production and supply of both sizes until at least January 2030.
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