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WaveShare 5 inch portable monitor with capacitive touchscreen

WaveShare

WaveShare 4B/3B 5inch 800×480 portable monitor

SKU CH-B0BP-GVCK5 MPN 4B/3B

A 5-inch portable display with 800×480 resolution and capacitive 10-point touch for Raspberry Pi boards

  • CPU TypeOther
  • 5-inch 800×480 TFT display gives sharp detail for compact projects
  • Capacitive 5-point touch enables direct finger control without extra peripherals
  • DSI interface runs at up to 60 Hz refresh for smooth motion
  • Driver-free support across Raspbian, Ubuntu, Kali and Windows 10 IoT
  • Compatible with Pi 4B, 3B+, 3A+, 3B, 2B, B+, A+ and CM3/3+ via adapter

Purpose-built Raspberry Pi display

This 5-inch TFT screen connects directly to Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 3A+, 3B, 2B, B+ and A+ boards via the DSI interface. It delivers an 800×480 hardware resolution at up to 60 Hz and includes a capacitive touch panel that recognises up to 5 simultaneous touch points. The panel works driver-free with Raspbian, Ubuntu, Kali and Windows 10 IoT.

Not suited for non-Pi projects

Builders who need an HDMI or USB-C input, a higher pixel density, or a larger viewing area should look elsewhere. The DSI ribbon connection and fixed 800×480 resolution also rule it out for desktop PCs, media players or any host lacking the specific Pi DSI header. An extra adapter board is required for Compute Module 3 or 3+, adding cost and complexity for that use case.

Driver-free OS support simplifies setup

Because Raspbian, Ubuntu, Kali and Windows 10 IoT recognise the display and touch controller without extra software, developers can start coding GUI applications immediately. The 5-point capacitive layer enables multi-touch gestures such as pinch-to-zoom and swipe, which are otherwise difficult to implement on bare-metal Pi projects. No separate power brick or video cable is needed, reducing desk clutter for portable prototypes.

Highlights

  • 5-inch 800×480 TFT display gives sharp detail for compact projects
  • Capacitive 5-point touch enables direct finger control without extra peripherals
  • DSI interface runs at up to 60 Hz refresh for smooth motion
  • Driver-free support across Raspbian, Ubuntu, Kali and Windows 10 IoT
  • Compatible with Pi 4B, 3B+, 3A+, 3B, 2B, B+, A+ and CM3/3+ via adapter

Specifications

CPU TypeOther

Questions about this item

Which Raspberry Pi models can connect directly to the DSI interface on this 5inch 800×480 monitor?

The DSI interface works directly with Pi 4B, 3B+, 3A+, 3B, 2B, B+ and A+ models; CM3 and CM3+ need an extra adapter board.

Will the capacitive touch panel operate without extra drivers on a Raspberry Pi running Raspbian?

Yes, the 5-point capacitive touch panel is driver-free on Raspbian, Ubuntu, Kali and Windows 10 IoT.

How can I confirm the display is running at its native 800×480 resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate after setup?

Check the display settings on the Pi — the panel should report 800×480 at 60 Hz when the DSI link is active.

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