Pimoroni
Pimoroni HyperPixel 4.0 Square
Best high-resolution touchscreen for custom Raspberry Pi interactive projects.
Elevate your Raspberry Pi projects with the Pimoroni HyperPixel 4.0" Hi-Res Display. This 4.0-inch IPS screen offers a sharp 800x480 resolution and vibrant 18-bit color for crisp visuals. Its responsive capacitive touch overlay enhances user interaction, making it ideal for creating custom consoles, displaying multimedia, or interactive applications. Designed for seamless integration, it connects via the high-speed DPI interface and comes fully assembled with all necessary hardware for easy installation on a wide range of Raspberry Pi models.
$78.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
7
/ 1154
#7 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-86%
Below average
Display Size
4.0
/ " IPS
Who it's for
- Visual designers needing sharp, fluid screen performance
- Project builders prioritizing a clean, cable-free aesthetic
- Interface developers creating interactive, touch-enabled control panels
Who should skip it
- Makers relying on multiple HATs or complex peripheral stacks
- Novice users intimidated by manual kernel configuration and drivers
- Media consumers wanting standard widescreen video playback
Performance breakdown
Visual Clarity
High pixel density delivers sharp, vibrant imagery for compact interface projects.
Touch Responsiveness
Capacitive overlay provides smooth, smartphone-like interaction for custom control panels.
Installation Simplicity
Fully assembled design eliminates soldering, making setup effortless for all skill levels.
Refresh Performance
DPI interface ensures fluid 60 FPS motion for demanding multimedia applications.
Hardware Compatibility
Broad Raspberry Pi support makes this a versatile choice for various builds.
Form Factor
Compact dimensions integrate cleanly into portable consoles and small-scale desktop displays.
Key Specs
Display Size
4.0" IPS
Resolution
800x480 pixels (~235 PPI)
Color Depth
18-bit color (262,144 colors)
Refresh Rate
60 FPS
Contrast Ratio
500:1
Touch Interface
Capacitive touch
Product Dimensions
86.0mm x 56.5mm x 10.0mm / 3.4" x 2.2" x 0.4"
Product Weight
46.1g / 1.6oz
Features
- Vibrant 4.0" IPS display with 800x480 resolution
- Responsive capacitive touch overlay
- High-speed DPI interface for fast performance
- Fully assembled, no soldering required
- Easy installation with included hardware
- Wide Raspberry Pi compatibility
- Crisp visuals with 18-bit color depth
- Smooth 60 FPS frame rate
What customers say
The Pimoroni HyperPixel 4.0 Square earns high praise for its exceptional quality and visual fidelity. Users consistently highlight the display's sharpness, vibrant colors, and high pixel density, making text and graphics incredibly crisp for custom projects. The direct GPIO connection simplifies installation, contributing to a clean, integrated aesthetic by avoiding extra cables. While the initial software setup involves command line work, documentation support eases integration. The premium price is noted, yet often justified by the superior, specialized nature of this compact, high-resolution component. It reliably delivers a top-tier experience for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts focused on precision and visual performance.
Know before you buy
No, the display comes fully assembled. It is designed to plug directly into your Raspberry Pi's GPIO header, making installation straightforward and tool-free.
The HyperPixel 4.0 is compatible with most Raspberry Pi models that feature the standard 40-pin GPIO header, including the Pi 4, 3B+, 3, 2, and Zero models.
Because the display uses the high-speed DPI interface, it communicates directly with the Raspberry Pi's processor. This results in a smooth 60 FPS frame rate and lower latency than many USB or SPI-based displays.
Yes, the touch overlay is supported by standard Linux drivers. Once you install the necessary software provided by Pimoroni, the touch functionality will work as a standard input device for your Raspberry Pi OS.
Yes, because the display connects via the 40-pin header, it occupies the GPIO pins. If you need to connect other HATs or sensors, you may need to use a GPIO expander or a stacking header.
Yes, the backlight brightness can be controlled via software. This allows you to dim the display for low-light environments or increase it for better visibility in bright rooms.
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