Waveshare 5inch Capacitive Touch Display for Raspberry Pi 800×480
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Waveshare 5inch Capacitive Touch Display for Raspberry Pi 800×480
Description
Waveshare 5inch DSI LCD is a compact 5inch capacitive touch display for Raspberry Pi featuring an 800 × 480 IPS panel, 5-point touch, and a MIPI DSI interface for direct connection to supported Raspberry Pi boards. It is designed for responsive touch-based embedded interfaces, dashboards, control panels, and multimedia UI applications.
The display supports software-controlled brightness adjustment, offers a 60Hz refresh rate, and uses a toughened glass capacitive touch panel with up to 6H hardness. It is a strong fit for Raspberry Pi touch projects that need a compact screen with good visibility, stable touch interaction, and broad OS support.

Features
- 5inch IPS display with 800 × 480 hardware resolution.
- 5-point capacitive touch with toughened glass panel.
- MIPI DSI interface for direct Raspberry Pi display connection.
- Up to 60Hz refresh rate for smooth UI display.
- Software brightness control for flexible backlight adjustment.
- Driver-free support on common Raspberry Pi operating systems.
- Broad platform compatibility including Raspberry Pi and several other supported boards.
- Compact footprint suitable for embedded touch UI designs.
Specifications
| Display size | 5inch | Resolution | 800 × 480 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display panel | IPS | Refresh rate | Up to 60Hz |
| Touch type | Capacitive touch | Touch points | 5-point |
| Surface hardness | Up to 6H | Brightness control | Software control |
| Display interface | MIPI DSI | Supported systems | Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Kali, Volumio, Retropie |
| Compatible boards | Pi 5, 4B, CM4, 3B+, 3A+, 3B, CM3, CM3+, 2B, B+, A+ | Other supported boards | VisionFive 2, Tinker Board 2, Core3566 |
Applications
This 5inch Raspberry Pi touch display is ideal for embedded control panels, Raspberry Pi dashboards, portable UI terminals, smart home interfaces, industrial monitoring screens, media controller projects, and compact touch-based development systems.


Product List
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 5inch DSI LCD | 1 |
| FPC 15PIN 1.0 pitch 50mm (opposite sides) | 1 |
| DSI-Cable-12cm | 1 |
| FPC 15PIN 1.0 pitch 160mm (opposite sides) | 1 |
| Screws pack | 1 |
Other Content
Touch behavior, brightness adjustment, and mechanical dimensions are especially important on this display because it is often used as a front-end interface in compact Raspberry Pi builds. These official images help when planning installation, user interaction, and enclosure fitment.



Resources
- Waveshare 5inch DSI LCD Wiki
- Raspberry Pi Official Documentation
- Raspberry Pi Display Configuration Guide
- Waveshare LCD Common Questions
- Waveshare Raspberry Pi Series Comparison
FAQ
Does this display support touch?
Yes. It uses a capacitive touch panel and supports up to 5-point touch depending on the operating system.
What interface does this display use?
It uses the MIPI DSI interface for direct connection to supported Raspberry Pi boards.
Can the brightness be adjusted?
Yes. The display supports software-controlled brightness adjustment.
What kinds of projects is it best for?
It is ideal for touch dashboards, Raspberry Pi control panels, smart home interfaces, embedded touch terminals, and compact multimedia UI projects.
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