The Raspberry Pi Foundation has expanded its line of official accessories with a new 10-inch interactive panel aimed squarely at single-board computer projects. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 delivers a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels across an active area measuring 135.4 x 216.6 mm, offering sharper detail than the smaller displays in the range.
Key hardware upgrades over previous models
Beyond the increase in screen real estate, the new model introduces several notable technical improvements when compared with the existing 5-inch and 7-inch variants. The most significant change is a shift from a basic TFT panel to an IPS display, which should provide better color reproduction and wider viewing angles. Touch performance has also been enhanced, with support expanding from five simultaneous touch points to ten. Brightness is rated at 400 cd/m² and touch response is specified at up to 35 milliseconds.
Power and signal delivery
Power is supplied differently than on many standalone monitors. Instead of using a USB port or a traditional DC jack, the display draws a 5-volt feed directly via the GPIO header. Video signals travel over a DSI interface using a flexible flat cable, keeping the connection streamlined for integrated builds.
Compatibility considerations
The Foundation states that official compatibility is limited to the Raspberry Pi 5 and Compute Modules. This restriction should be understood in the context of hardware requirements: the display depends on a four-lane DSI interface that older Raspberry Pi boards do not provide. While the panel is built for the official ecosystem, the interface requirement effectively narrows the range of supported host devices.
The 10-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 carries a list price of $80. Availability across retailers currently appears somewhat limited following the launch, though the Foundation notes that suitable alternatives are being offered through wider retail channels.
Source: www.raspberrypi.com