Waveshare 15.6 inch QLED Touch Display is a premium 1920 x 1080 Full HD QLED monitor designed for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Windows PCs, game consoles, and other HDMI display hosts. Based on official Waveshare materials, this 15.6HP-CAPQLED combines a QLED quantum dot display, 100% sRGB color performance, 10-point capacitive touch, optical bonding, and a toughened glass panel in an all-metal CNC alloy case.
The strongest value of this display is not just touch support, but image quality. Compared with a standard IPS utility screen, the QLED structure provides wider color gamut, purer chromaticity, and stronger visual impact, which makes it more suitable for premium kiosks, rich-media interfaces, design-focused embedded systems, product demos, and high-quality Raspberry Pi or mini-PC front ends.
Features
- 15.6-inch QLED quantum dot display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- 100% sRGB color coverage for richer and more vivid visual output
- 10-point capacitive touch with USB touch interface
- Optical bonding and toughened glass panel with hardness up to 6H
- Supports Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali, and Retropie when used with Raspberry Pi
- Supports Ubuntu on Jetson Nano according to official Waveshare guidance
- Supports Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 as a computer monitor with touch support
- Supports mainstream game consoles such as Xbox 360, PS4, and Nintendo Switch
- Multi-language OSD menu for power management, brightness, and contrast adjustment
- 3.5mm audio jack and 4-pin speaker port supporting HDMI audio output
- All-metal CNC alloy case for a more premium and robust enclosure design
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Waveshare |
| Model | 15.6HP-CAPQLED |
| Screen Size | 15.6 inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Interface | HDMI |
| Display Technology | QLED quantum dot |
| Panel Structure | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178 degree |
| Touch Type | Capacitive, 10-point |
| Touch Interface | USB |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1200:1 |
| Optical Structure | Optical bonding |
| Front Panel | Toughened glass |
| Surface Hardness | Up to 6H |
| Case | All-metal CNC alloy case |
| Audio Output | 3.5mm audio jack, 4-pin speaker port |
| Power Port | 12V Type-C |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
Applications
- Premium kiosk and self-service displays where touch and color quality both matter
- Raspberry Pi media and dashboard projects that need stronger image quality than a standard utility monitor
- Jetson Nano and mini PC front ends for AI demos, media UI, and polished control interfaces
- Exhibition and product demo terminals requiring vivid color and a professional enclosure
- Commercial touch displays for branded interfaces, retail systems, and customer-facing applications
- Game console and multimedia screens for HDMI-based entertainment or showcase setups
Packing List
- 15.6HP-CAPQLED x1
- Standard accessory pack x1
Other Content
The main difference between this product and an ordinary 15.6 inch HDMI touch display is the QLED quantum dot layer and the stronger color performance it brings. Official Waveshare documentation specifically highlights the advantages of high color gamut, pure chromaticity, and long service life, which makes the display better suited to rich visual content and higher-end interactive systems.
Waveshare also documents practical setup details for Raspberry Pi, Windows touch calibration, PWM backlight adjustment, and audio output. That makes this screen a more complete choice for polished embedded displays, premium kiosks, and Raspberry Pi or PC interfaces where appearance is an important part of the product experience.
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FAQ
What is the main advantage of this display over a standard HDMI touch screen?
Its QLED quantum dot structure, 100% sRGB color performance, and optical bonding make it more suitable for premium visual presentation and color-rich interfaces.
Is this a Full HD display?
Yes. The panel uses a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution.
Does it support Raspberry Pi and Windows?
Yes. Official Waveshare documentation lists support for Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali, Retropie, and Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7.
Does it support touch and audio output?
Yes. The display supports 10-point capacitive touch, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a 4-pin speaker port for HDMI audio output.
What kind of projects is it best for?
It is best suited to premium kiosks, demo stations, media interfaces, Raspberry Pi dashboards, and other applications where stronger color performance and touch interaction both matter.