Description
Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is the official 7 inch Raspberry Pi touchscreen for projects that need a clean, responsive, and reliable DSI touchscreen display. It uses a 720 × 1280 panel with five-finger capacitive touch, anti-glare surface treatment, and a straightforward two-cable connection, making it a practical choice for makers, educators, and integrators building a polished touchscreen interface.
This official screen is especially well suited to wall dashboards, kiosk interfaces, embedded operator panels, and smart home control panel projects. If you want a dependable touch screen that feels more polished than a generic monitor, this DSI touchscreen display is one of the cleanest options for a modern Raspberry Pi dashboard display. It keeps the hardware stack neat, avoids the bulk of a separate HDMI monitor, and gives Raspberry Pi builders a more integrated way to add touch interaction to a finished system.
Features
- Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 official accessory with clean DSI integration.
- 7 inch Raspberry Pi touchscreen with 720 × 1280 resolution.
- DSI touchscreen display with five-finger capacitive touch support.
- Anti-glare surface treatment for clearer viewing in bright indoor environments.
- Two-cable connection using DSI plus simple power wiring.
- Well suited to a dashboard, kiosk, HMI, or smart home control panel.
- Official long-life accessory with production support listed through at least January 2030.
Specifications
| Category | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Model | Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 |
| Display | Diagonal Size | 7 inches |
| Display | Resolution | 720 × 1280 pixels |
| Display | Active Area | 88mm × 155mm |
| Display | LCD Type | TFT, normally white, transmissive |
| Touch | Touch Panel | True multi-touch capacitive panel, supports five-finger touch |
| Surface | Treatment | Anti-glare |
| Display | Colour Configuration | RGB-stripe |
| Backlight | Type | LED backlight |
| Mechanical | Overall Size | 189.32mm × 120.24mm |
| Lifecycle | Production Support | In production until at least January 2030 |
| Compliance | Approvals | Refer to Raspberry Pi Product Information Portal |
Applications
- Raspberry Pi dashboard display for Home Assistant, status dashboards, and control panels.
- Smart home control panel projects that need touch interaction and a cleaner finish than a generic monitor.
- Kiosk touchscreen interfaces for visitor check-in, room booking, and information terminals.
- Embedded HMI display for industrial or maker projects built around Raspberry Pi hardware.
- Education and prototyping where an official 7 inch Raspberry Pi touchscreen keeps setup simple and consistent.
Product List
- Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 × 1
Other Content
Mechanical Layout: The front geometry works well for kiosk layouts, control panels, and vertically oriented interfaces. For anyone planning a touchscreen console or smart home control panel, the viewing area and front proportions are often just as important as the resolution.
Mounting and Rear Clearance: If you are integrating this DSI touchscreen display into an enclosure, the rear dimensions and mounting geometry matter. This official panel is easier to package cleanly than many generic HDMI displays, which is one reason it works so well in a Raspberry Pi dashboard display or compact smart home control panel.
Integration Fit: Compared with a separate USB touch monitor, a native DSI touchscreen display helps reduce cable clutter and gives a tidier front-panel result. That matters when you are building a long-term wall console, a public-facing kiosk, or a reliable Raspberry Pi interface for daily use.
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FAQ
Q: What is this display mainly used for?
A: It is an official 7 inch Raspberry Pi touchscreen designed for dashboards, kiosks, control panels, and embedded touch interfaces.
Q: Why choose this instead of a generic HDMI screen?
A: This DSI touchscreen display is designed for Raspberry Pi integration, so it is a cleaner choice for a Raspberry Pi dashboard display or smart home control panel where compact wiring and official support matter.
Q: Is this a good fit for wall dashboards?
A: Yes. It is a strong fit for a Raspberry Pi dashboard display because the 7-inch panel, capacitive touch, and anti-glare surface work well for always-on wall interfaces.
Q: Does it support multi-touch?
A: Yes. The panel supports five-finger capacitive touch.