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ELECROW 5 Inch Touch Screen Monitor

Name: ELECROW 5 Inch Touch Screen Monitor, 800×480 LCD Display for Raspberry Pi | Resistive Touchscreen Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5/4/3/2B/Zero, Banana
Brand: ELECROW
SKU: B013JECYF2
Price: 42.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The ELECROW 5 Inch Touch Screen Monitor ($42.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-25 16:14 UTC): Powers over GPIO, no separate 5V brick needed for the panel; main trade-off: 800x480 native is cramped for desktop OS use.

$42.99 on Amazon, checked 2026-10-25 16:14 UTC (price may vary)

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-25. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Powers over GPIO, no separate 5V brick needed for the panel
✓ Resistive touch works with stylus, gloves, or fingernails
✓ OSD menu adjusts brightness, contrast, and saturation in hardware
✓ Reserved mounting holes fit 3D-printed shells and enclosures
✓ Runs Pi 5/4B/3B+/3B/2B/Zero, Banana Pi, and Jetson Nano

Cons

✗ 800x480 native is cramped for desktop OS use
✗ Resistive panel lacks multi-touch and glass smoothness
✗ Touch is dead on plain HDMI sources like a PC
✗ Needs a 5V 2A supply when driven as a standalone HDMI monitor

Manufacturer description

The ELECROW 5 Inch Touch Screen Monitor gives Raspberry Pi builds a compact 800x480 display that runs over HDMI for video and GPIO for touch and power, so you skip a separate power brick for the panel. The 5 inch TFT LCD panel puts out bright, stable color with an adjustable backlight, and the built-in OSD menu lets you dial in brightness, contrast, saturation, and other image parameters without software tweaking. Touch input is industrial-grade resistive, so it responds to the included stylus, a fingernail, or a gloved fingertip rather than skin contact alone. Compatibility spans Raspberry…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this screen work with the Raspberry Pi 5?

Yes. ELECROW lists Raspberry Pi 5, 4B, 3B+, 3B, 2B, and Zero as supported, along with Banana Pi and Jetson Nano. Video runs over the HD interface and touch plus power run through the GPIO header.

Do I need a separate power supply for the display?

Not on a Raspberry Pi: the GPIO connection carries both touch and power. If you drive it as a standalone HDMI monitor from a PC, ELECROW specifies a 5V 2A supply.

Is the touchscreen capacitive or resistive?

It is an industrial-grade resistive touchscreen and ships with a touch pen. Resistive means pressure activates it, so a stylus, fingernail, or gloved finger all register, but there is no multi-touch.

Can I use it as a small monitor for my Windows PC?

Yes for display. ELECROW notes it works with standard HDMI-compatible devices under Windows 11/10/8/7 if you set output to 800x480 and supply 5V 2A, but the touch function is not available in that setup.

How do I adjust brightness or color?

A built-in OSD menu controls brightness, contrast, saturation, and other image parameters, and the backlight is adjustable for different ambient lighting. No driver-side configuration is required for those settings.

Key Features

Clear Visual Experience: 5 inch TFT LCD panel with 800×480 native resolution; bright color presentation and stable picture output; adjustable backlight to meet different ambient lighting demands
Industrial-Grade Resistive Touchscreen: The resistive touchscreen comes with a touch pen for easy use. It has reserved mounting holes for shell integration; built-in OSD menu to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and image parameters
Wide Compatibility: The touchscreen works perfectly with Raspberry Pi 5/4B/3B+/3B/2B/Zero and other HDMI signal devices; GPIO for touch function and power supply, HD interface for display
Multiple Application Scenarios: The LCD Display is ideal for smart home control panel, 3D printer monitor, retro game console, industrial HMI, robot display, and various DIY Raspberry Pi embedded projects
Note: This mini LCD can also work with standard HDMI-compatible devices such as a PC monitor. Please adjust output resolution to 800*480 and use a 5V 2A power supply to power it; the touch function is not available in this case

Full Specifications

Brand	ELECROW
Color	Black
Shape	Rectangular
Voltage	5 volts
Model Name	RR050
Resolution	SVGA
Unit Count	1 Count
Pixel Pitch	0.25
Screen Size	5 inches
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Cable Length	5 inches
Display Type	LCD
Model Number	RPA05010R
Refresh Rate	60 hertz
Compatibility	PC
Mounting Type	Panel Mount
Response Time	6 milliseconds
Screen Finish	Glossy
Series Number	5
Viewing Angle	170 degrees
Full listing title	ELECROW 5 Inch Touch Screen Monitor, 800×480 LCD Display for Raspberry Pi \| Resistive Touchscreen Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5/4/3/2B/Zero, Banana Pi, Jetson Nano, Windows 11/10/8/7, Plug & Play

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