Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is A 7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen with 720×1280 Resolution

Raspberry Pi has recently launched its Touch Display 2, a 7-inch touchscreen display designed for Raspberry Pi computers. With a resolution of 720 × 1280 pixels, the display features a TFT LCD with anti-glare treatment and a five-finger capacitive touch panel. It connects to Raspberry Pi devices via a ribbon cable to the DSI port and power from the GPIO port, supporting all models except the Raspberry Pi Zero line. Key specifications include a viewing angle of up to 70 degrees, LED backlight, and RGB-stripe colour configuration. The display must operate in a 0–50°C environment and users must handle it carefully to avoid damage. It is supported by compliance with regional standards and guaranteed production until at least January 2030. An intuitive interface is offered by applications ranging from personal projects to professional dashboards, without a keyboard or mouse.

The back of the display features four mounting holes compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5 and other Raspberry Pi boards. It connects via a ribbon cable to the MIPI DSI port, while a 3-pin connector for 5V and GND plugs into the 40-pin GPIO header to supply power.

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 Specifications:

• Display Size: 7 inches (diagonal)
• Display Type: TFT LCD, normally white, transmissive
• Resolution: 720 × 1280 pixels (RGB-stripe)
• Touch Panel: True multi-touch capacitive, supports five-finger touch
• Viewing Angles:
  • Top: 50°
  • Bottom: 70°
  • Left: 70°
  • Right: 70°
• Active Area: 88mm × 155mm
• Surface Treatment: Anti-glare
• Backlight: LED
• Connections:
  • Power: GPIO port
  • Display: MIPI CSI connector with Ribbon cable to DSI port (not compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero models)
• Power Supply:
  • 5V DC via wire
  • 40-pin GPIO port
• Dimensions: 189.32mm × 120.24mm
• Operating Temperature: 0–50°C
• Compliance: Regional and international standards certified

We have previously written about the Waveshare 11.6-inch Capacitive Touch Display, with 1768×828 resolution, used with Raspberry Pi. We have also written about some Raspberry Pi-based products including the ESP32-S3 1.91-inch AMOLED development board, the Waveshare’s RP2040-Touch-LCD-1.69, and many more. Feel free to browse them, if you are interested in this topic.

The Raspberry Pi OS includes touchscreen drivers with five-finger touch support, options for landscape or portrait orientation, and an on-screen keyboard, eliminating the need for an external keyboard or mouse while maintaining full functionality. Similar to the previous version, HMI applications like tablets, entertainment systems, and information dashboards are ideal for this display.

The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is available for purchase for $60 (without tax) through a network of approved resellers. Buyers can choose from trusted retailers such as Sparkfun, Canakit, Vilros, Microcenter, Adafruit, and Pi-shop.us. Redirect customers to the respective reseller’s website to complete their purchase. For more details about the approved reseller network, additional information is provided on the official Raspberry Pi website along with the documentation and product brief.

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