FREENOVE 5" Touchscreen for Raspberry Pi — 800×480 IPS

A compact 5-inch IPS touchscreen by FREENOVE that connects via the Raspberry Pi MIPI DSI port to add an 800×480, 5-point capacitive display without needing HDMI.

This FREENOVE display is built specifically for Raspberry Pi boards and plugs directly into the board's display connector (labeled CAM/DISP on Pi 5, DISPLAY on Pi 4 and earlier). It ships with three ribbon cables of varying lengths, mounting hardware and a brief tutorial to help you get started. The panel uses an IPS matrix for wide viewing angles, operates at 60 Hz and supports multi-touch input on compatible operating systems.

How do I connect this screen to my Raspberry Pi?

Attach the included ribbon cable to the Pi’s display socket (CAM/DISP or DISPLAY), then secure the display with the provided standoffs and screws. No external HDMI adapter is required because the display uses the MIPI DSI interface built into the Pi.

• Use the ribbon cable length that fits your layout (5 cm, 10 cm, or 16 cm included).
• Connect directly to the Pi’s MIPI DSI connector—no HDMI port needed.
• Mount using the four M2.5 standoffs and screws supplied for a stable assembly.

Which Raspberry Pi models and operating systems work with this display?

The screen is compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B+, 3B, 3A+, 2B, 1B+ and 1A+. It is not an HDMI monitor, so it won’t work with non-Pi devices or HDMI-only setups. For software, Raspberry Pi OS supports full multi-touch functionality while Ubuntu typically provides single-touch behavior.

• Compatible models: Pi 5 / 4B / 3B+ / 3B / 3A+ / 2B / 1B+ / 1A+.
• Raspberry Pi OS: multi-touch enabled for gestures and simultaneous inputs.
• Ubuntu: touch input generally available but may be single-point only.

What are the display specifications and everyday performance?

The panel is 5 inches diagonally with an 800×480 resolution and an IPS matrix that keeps colors consistent from wide viewing angles. A 60 Hz refresh rate suits GUI tasks, coding dashboards, media control, and light video, while the 5-point capacitive layer enables responsive multi-touch when supported by the software stack.

• Screen size: 5-inch diagonal, 800×480 pixels for compact UI layouts.
• Panel type: IPS for stable color and wide viewing angles.
• Touch: 5-point capacitive for gesture and multi-finger control on compatible OS.
• Refresh rate: 60 Hz for smooth cursor movement and UI updates.

Does the kit include everything I need and is setup difficult?

The package contains the touchscreen, three ribbon cables, a cross screwdriver, mounting screws and standoffs, plus two monitor stands and a tutorial (paper and downloadable) to guide installation. No extra electronics are required beyond your Raspberry Pi and its normal power supply, though the Pi board itself is not part of the kit.

• Included: touchscreen, 5/10/16 cm ribbon cables, fasteners and two stands.
• Tutorial available on the product box and downloadable for step-by-step help.
• No HDMI adapter or separate power supply needed—use the Pi’s connectors.

Who this display is for: makers, educators and hobbyists looking to add a compact, responsive touchscreen to Raspberry Pi projects where space is limited and direct MIPI DSI connectivity is preferred. It’s ideal for portable kiosks, handheld controllers, compact dashboards, retro gaming frontends and classroom demos. If you need an HDMI-compatible monitor or want to use the screen with non-Pi hardware, this model is not suitable.