Description Waveshare 2.8inch HDMI IPS LCD Touch Display (H) 480×640 is a general-purpose 2.8-inch HDMI display designed for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, and PC use. It combines a 480 × 640 IPS panel, 5-point capacitive touch, optical bonding, and a 6H toughened glass touch panel for compact control terminals, portable embedded UI, mini HDMI display projects, and small touch interfaces. This model uses HDMI for display and supports USB Type-C touch or I2C touch through its onboard dual-touch circuitry. It is portrait by default and can be adjusted through software for landscape use when needed. Features 2.8-inch IPS display with 480 × 640 hardware resolution. 5-point capacitive touch with 6H toughened glass. Optical bonding for better display clarity and improved dust resistance. HDMI display interface for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, and PC use. Onboard dual-touch circuitry supporting USB Type-C or I2C touch. Supports Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie / WIN10 IoT when working with Raspberry Pi. Supports Ubuntu when working with Jetson Nano. Supports Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 when used as a computer monitor. Backlight control for better power saving. Suitable for Raspberry Pi HDMI display, Jetson Nano small screen, PC touch monitor, and embedded touch UI projects. Specifications Item Specification Model 2.8inch HDMI LCD (H) Display Size 2.8 inch Resolution 480 × 640 Display Panel IPS Touch Type Capacitive touch, 5-point touch Touch Panel Hardness 6H Optical Bonding Yes Display Interface HDMI Touch Interface USB Type-C or I2C Default Orientation Portrait, 480 × 640 (H × V) Raspberry Pi Support Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu / Kali / Retropie / WIN10 IoT Jetson Nano Support Ubuntu PC Support Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 Applications Raspberry Pi compact HDMI touch projects and control panels. Jetson Nano small touch interfaces for AI edge demos and status displays. Mini PC touch monitor setups using Windows systems. Portable embedded devices needing a small IPS touch display. DIY HDMI display projects requiring a portrait-capable small screen. Industrial or maker HMI prototypes with compact touch control. Product List 2.8inch HDMI LCD (H) x1 HDMI Adapter (C) x1 HDMI Adapter (B) x1 HDMI cable x1 USB-A to USB-C cable x1 Screws pack x1 Other Content 2.8inch HDMI LCD (H) is a good fit when a project needs a compact HDMI screen instead of a DSI-only display. It is especially flexible because it can work with Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, and Windows PCs, which makes it useful for prototyping across different hardware platforms. The USB Type-C touch option gives a driver-free touch workflow in many common setups, while I2C touch can be used when required on Raspberry Pi. For Jetson Nano and PC use, the important compatibility note is that only USB Type-C touch is available. The display also supports backlight control for better power saving in always-on projects. For related background, you can also browse our Waveshare ecosystem articles and Raspberry Pi setup guide. Resources Waveshare wiki: 2.8inch HDMI LCD (H) Waveshare documentation center Raspberry Pi getting started documentation Raspberry Pi configuration documentation NVIDIA Jetson Nano getting started FAQ Q: What is the resolution of this display?A: The hardware resolution is 480 × 640. Q: Does it support multi-touch?A: Yes. It supports 5-point capacitive touch. Q: How is touch connected?A: The onboard dual-touch circuitry supports USB Type-C touch or I2C touch. Q: Can it be used with Jetson Nano and PC?A: Yes. It supports Ubuntu on Jetson Nano and Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 on PC. For Jetson Nano and PC, only USB Type-C touch is available.
