Official Raspi accessory: Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 now also with 5 inches

The Raspi manufacturer is launching its official display in a second size. The 5-inch version costs a third less than the previous 7-inch version.

(Image: Raspberry Pi Plc.)

Aug 18, 2025 at 11:59 am CEST

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Mark Mantel

The 7-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is getting a smaller sister model. The Raspi manufacturer is announcing a more compact 5-inch version. Apart from the size, both versions are largely identical.

Because the resolution remains identical at 1280 × 720 pixels, the pixel density increases from around 210 to 294 pixels per inch (ppi). The manufacturer merely notes that the viewing angle of the 5-inch version is slightly steeper at 80 instead of 85 degrees. This means that colors can be distorted more quickly when viewed from the outside. The refresh rate is 60 Hertz. As usual, the manufacturer does not provide any further details on the display technology.

The new version also supports touch. The manufacturer's own Raspberry Pi OS contains suitable drivers, including 5-finger support and an on-screen keyboard.

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For Raspi 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Both versions of the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 are designed for direct mounting on a Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The screen is powered via the GPIO strip. The image is output via a ribbon cable using the Display Serial Interface (DSI) connector. Cables and suitable screws are included.

The 5-inch version is a good 14 cm high and a good 9 cm wide. By comparison, the 7-inch version measures just under 19 cm × 12 cm. The frame remains quite wide.

Two Raspi displays next to each other — Both display sizes in direct comparison.

(Image: Raspberry Pi Plc.)

Raspberry Pi Plc. recommends a price of 40 US dollars excluding tax for the 5-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 – 20 US dollars less than for the 7-inch version. In this country, the retail price, including tax, should be around 45 euros. Delivery should start soon.

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