It’s safe to say that the Raspberry Pi is the most popular single-board computer on the market, and one of its key selling points is the numerous accessories officially released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. In the past, we’ve seen them release a 1080p screen for desktop use, and now, they’ve released a 5″ version of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, which comes almost a year after the original 7″ was launched.

The new 5-inch model is available to buy from approved resellers for $40. The original 7-inch model is still available for $60, and you’ll be happy to know that the smaller model is almost identical in terms of specs (aside from the screen size, of course).

Raspberry Pi gets a 5-inch touchscreen accessory

In the US, the new 5″ display is available from The Pi Hut and Pimoroni. Just like last year’s model, it’s compatible with the Raspberry Pi 3B, 4B, and the latest Raspberry Pi 5.

Except for its size, the specification of the new 5″ variant is almost identical to that of its bigger sibling:

• 5″ diagonal display
• 62mm × 110mm active area
• 720 (RGB) × 1280 pixels
• True multi-touch capacitive panel, supporting five-finger touch
• Fully supported by Raspberry Pi OS
• Powered from the host Raspberry Pi
• All necessary cables, connectors, and mounting hardware included

Source: Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is described as a “plug-and-play” device that seamlessly integrates with some of the most popular Raspberry Pi models. It works out of the box with full Linux driver support, and if you have any trouble setting it up, you can refer to the official documentation; connecting it works in the same way as the 7″ model.

We’ve seen plenty of interesting Raspberry Pi-based projects – these are always showing up somewhere online – so expect to see enthusiasts making use of the newer, more compact display. In other news, there’s another Raspberry Pi hacking challenge happening right now. If you happen to have the skills and know-how to crack the code, there’s a $20,000 prize up for grabs.

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Jack Goodall

At PC Guide, Jack is mostly responsible for reporting on hardware deals. He also specializes in monitors, TVs, and headsets and can be found putting his findings together in a review or best-of guide.