- Raspberry Pi narrows the size of its touch screen while keeping the same resolution
- It’s cheaper and smaller, but it does not introduce new capacities
- Retailers already list the new screen at higher prices
Raspberry Pi has announced a new addition to its display range, a 5 -inch version of the 2 touch screen 2.
The company says that the new offer is a compact and low cost option for amateurs and developers who wish to integrate tactile interfaces into projects.
At $ 40, it undermines the 7 -inch Raspberry Pi model which was launched in 2024, although the two share the same resolution 720×1280.
A smaller screen for PI projects
In addition to its reduced size, the 5 -inch variant mainly carries the same specifications as the largest screen.
It supports the multi-touch input, connects via the Port DSI and draws the Raspberry Pi card directly.
Integration with Raspberry Pi OS is designed to be smooth, without the necessary calibration steps or drivers.
“Its capacitive touch screen works out of the box with a complete support for the Linux driver, no manual calibration required, no hunting in the trees of the device and no fight with incompatible touch controllers,” said Gordon Hollingworth, CTO of Raspberry Pi software.
For users already used to working with RPI Distros, the device should feel easy to configure.
To illustrate the capabilities of the screen, Gordon Hollingworth of Raspberry Pi has demonstrated a diaporama application built with the help of the AI.
The process has highlighted how AI can accelerate development and provide a base for interactive coding, multi-touch support that ultimately operating gently after the fine adjustment.
The screen is presented as a good adjustment for compact intelligent house controls, portable kiosks or integrated dashboards.
In theory, the assembly of a PI card at the back of the screen offers an all-in-one system without external peripherals.
For occasional projects, this could reduce the size compared to the juggling keyboards, monitors and storage of portable hard drives.
However, the equipment itself does not represent a leap forward, because the resolution remains fixed at 720p, and the touch reactivity always depends strongly on the software layers which can introduce quirks.
As with many Raspberry Pi peripherals, the new display will find an audience among odds and ends wishing to explore interactive projects.
However, it should be noted that the announcement reflects refinement rather than the revolution, because the product is cheaper and smaller, but it does not introduce new capacities.
For those already invested in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem, it can be another piece of the puzzle – but for others, it may be just another component intended to sit in a drawer after the initial excitation fades.
This device is now available from several PI retailers. Pishop and Canakit list it at $ 50.95, while Vilros sells it for the PDSF.
