Adafruit
2.13" Flexible Monochrome / 4-Gray eInk ePaper Display - ILI0373 Chipset
Discover the future of displays with this 2.13-inch flexible E-Ink screen, offering a paper-like visual experience. Its monochrome output with 4-grayscale levels provides excellent readability in any light, mimicking printed paper. The display retains images without power, making it exceptionally energy-efficient for static or slowly changing content. While flexible, it's designed for minimal bending and requires a stable backing for optimal longevity. Ideal for e-readers, signage, and low-power projects, this display is a bare component and needs a separate breakout board for operation.
$17.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
12
/ 30
#12 in E-Book Reader Screens & Screen Digitizers
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Dimensions (excluding ribbon cable)
59.229.20.3
/ mm (H) × mm (V) ×(D)mm
Who it's for
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption
- Flexible and Durable Design
- Excellent Sunlight Readability
Who should skip it
- Slow Refresh Rate
- Requires Careful Handling
- Limited Grayscale Depth
Key Specs
Dimensions (excluding ribbon cable)
59.2mm (H) × 29.2mm (V) ×0.3(D)mm
Ribbon cable length
70mm
Chipset
ILI0373
Product Weight
0.1g
Display Resolution
212 x 104 pixels
Interface Type
SPI
Module Size
W x H x T - 60 mm x 30 mm x 0.2 mm
Background Color
Black, White
Features
- Flexible E-Paper technology
- Image retained without power
- High contrast, daylight readable
- Supports 4 grayscale levels
- Ultra-low power consumption
- Fast update times
- Paper-like visual experience
- Monochrome output
What customers say
This flexible eInk display earns high praise primarily for its unique design capabilities. Users value its ability to integrate into curved surfaces and wearables, a feature rigid displays cannot match. Reliability is a key strength, supported by excellent documentation and robust library resources that simplify complex e-paper integration. The 4 Gray scale offers a noticeable visual improvement over standard monochrome screens, enhancing graphics and text clarity. While the inherent slow refresh rate of e-ink technology remains a point of friction for newcomers, experienced makers recognize this as a limitation of the medium. Overall, this component is seen as a premium, high-quality choice delivering exceptional low power performance for niche projects where flexibility is essential.
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