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Small square IPS touchscreen with HDMI input

WaveShare

WaveShare 4 inch IPS Touch Screen 800x480 Portable Monitor

SKU CH-4ZSQ-MER7J

A 4-inch IPS touch display with 800x480 resolution, HDMI input and Raspberry Pi compatibility

  • CPU TypeOther
  • 800x480 resolution on a 4 inch IPS panel for sharp portable viewing
  • Resistive touch input works directly with Raspberry Pi boards without extra drivers
  • Wide viewing angles keep colours accurate from almost any position
  • Backlight can be switched off to reduce power draw when running on battery
  • HDMI video input allows use as a compact secondary monitor for any computer

4 inch IPS touch display

The WaveShare 4 inch IPS Touch Screen delivers an 800x480 hardware resolution on a compact panel. It targets Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and hobbyists who need a small resistive touch interface for portable projects. The IPS panel provides wide viewing angles for clear visibility from different positions. Backlight control allows users to reduce power draw when full brightness is not required.

Setup and compatibility check

Verify that your Raspberry Pi board is not a Pi 1 Model B or Pi Zero, as those models need an extra HDMI cable for connection. All other revisions connect directly without additional adapters. For touch functionality on a Raspberry Pi, the board's I/O pins must be free for the touch panel connection. If you plan to use this as a standard computer monitor, note that the touch feature is unavailable and an HDMI cable is mandatory. Drivers are supplied for common Pi distributions including Raspbian, Ubuntu, Kali and Retropie.

Sustained operation behaviour

The display maintains consistent image quality during extended sessions thanks to the stable IPS technology. Turning off the backlight during idle periods lowers continuous power consumption, which benefits battery-powered or portable setups. The resistive touch layer remains responsive over long periods without the drift sometimes seen in capacitive alternatives. Heat output stays minimal, so no active cooling is needed for the screen itself during prolonged use.

Highlights

  • 800x480 resolution on a 4 inch IPS panel for sharp portable viewing
  • Resistive touch input works directly with Raspberry Pi boards without extra drivers
  • Wide viewing angles keep colours accurate from almost any position
  • Backlight can be switched off to reduce power draw when running on battery
  • HDMI video input allows use as a compact secondary monitor for any computer

Specifications

CPU TypeOther

Questions about this item

Does the 4 inch display ship with the HDMI cable and touch-panel wiring needed for a Raspberry Pi?

The screen connects directly to any Raspberry Pi revision except the original Pi 1 Model B or Pi Zero; those two boards need a separate HDMI cable, and the touch panel always requires the Pi's GPIO pins.

Should I pick the resistive-touch version or a capacitive alternative for the 800x480 panel?

Only the resistive-touch model is offered; it responds to stylus or gloved input and is the sole 4 inch 800x480 IPS option in this range.

What does the 800x480 resolution look like when the unit is used as a standard PC monitor?

At 800x480 the Windows or Linux desktop fits on the 4 inch IPS panel, but the touch function is disabled and an HDMI cable must be supplied separately.

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