Waveshare 7.9inch Capacitive Touch Display for Raspberry Pi 400×1280
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Waveshare 7.9inch Capacitive Touch Display for Raspberry Pi 400×1280
Description
Waveshare 7.9inch Capacitive Touch Display for Raspberry Pi 400×1280 is a 7.9-inch DSI capacitive touch display built for Raspberry Pi projects that need a tall, narrow user interface. It combines a 400 × 1280 IPS panel, 5-point capacitive touch, and a 6H toughened glass panel for dashboards, side-screen layouts, smart home control panels, and embedded HMI applications.
The display uses a direct DSI interface and supports up to 60Hz refresh rate. It is portrait by default and can be adjusted to landscape through software configuration, making it suitable for both vertical status panels and horizontal touch-control layouts.

Features
- 7.9-inch IPS screen with 400 × 1280 hardware resolution.
- 5-point capacitive touch for smooth touch interaction.
- 6H toughened glass panel for stronger surface durability.
- DSI direct-drive interface for Raspberry Pi integration.
- Up to 60Hz refresh rate for a smoother UI experience.
- Supports Pi 5 / CM5 / 4B / CM4 / 3B+ / 3A+ / 3B / CM3+ / CM3.
- Supports Bookworm / Bullseye / Buster when used with Raspberry Pi.
- Software-controlled backlight brightness for flexible display tuning.
- Portrait-first layout is ideal for vertical dashboards, control strips, and compact side panels.
- Suitable for Raspberry Pi touch display, embedded UI, and industrial HMI projects.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 7.9inch DSI LCD |
| Display Size | 7.9 inch |
| Resolution | 400 × 1280 |
| Display Panel | IPS |
| Touch Type | 5-point capacitive touch |
| Touch Panel Hardness | 6H |
| Display Interface | DSI |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 60Hz |
| Default Orientation | Portrait, 400 × 1280 (H × V) |
| Backlight Control | Software adjustable |
| Supported Raspberry Pi Boards | Pi 5 / CM5 / 4B / CM4 / 3B+ / 3A+ / 3B / CM3+ / CM3 |
| Supported Systems | Bookworm / Bullseye / Buster |

Applications
- Raspberry Pi dashboard panels for status display and control.
- Smart home touch panels with long portrait UI layouts.
- Industrial HMI interfaces for narrow embedded control panels.
- Digital signage side displays and product information strips.
- Custom Raspberry Pi touch screen projects requiring a slim, tall display.
- Embedded side-screen interfaces for compact enclosures and kiosk builds.


Product List
- 7.9inch DSI LCD x1
- FPC 15PIN 1.0 pitch 50mm (opposite sides) x1
- DSI-Cable-12cm x1
- FPC 15PIN 1.0 pitch 160mm (opposite sides) x1
- PH2.0 4PIN cable 200mm x1
- Screws pack x1
Other Content
7.9inch DSI LCD is especially useful when a standard landscape display is too wide and a long vertical interface works better. It fits layouts such as touch sliders, stacked status cards, side-mounted control panels, and narrow monitoring screens.
The combination of DSI display connection, capacitive touch, and software brightness control also makes this screen a clean option for Raspberry Pi products that need a compact display without relying on HDMI-based monitor wiring.





For related background, you can also browse our Waveshare ecosystem articles and Raspberry Pi setup guide.
Resources
- Waveshare wiki: 7.9inch DSI LCD
- Waveshare DSI LCD driver GitHub
- Waveshare documentation center
- Raspberry Pi getting started documentation
- Raspberry Pi configuration documentation
FAQ
Q: What is the resolution of this display?
A: The hardware resolution is 400 × 1280.
Q: Does it support touch input?
A: Yes. It supports 5-point capacitive touch.
Q: Is it portrait by default?
A: Yes. It is portrait by default and can be switched to landscape through software configuration.
Q: Which Raspberry Pi boards are supported?
A: Official compatibility includes Pi 5, CM5, 4B, CM4, 3B+, 3A+, 3B, CM3+, and CM3.
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