Pimoroni
Inky wHAT - Large e-Ink Display
The Inky wHAT is a large 4.2-inch electronic paper display for Raspberry Pi, offering a crisp red, black, and white visual experience with a 400x300 pixel resolution. Its eInk technology ensures excellent readability even in bright sunlight, making it ideal for detailed weather displays, calendars, news feeds, or even a compact e-reader. This version includes a 40-pin header for full-size Pis and broken-out I2C and SPI pins for additional connectivity. It comes fully assembled and is compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models, with an easy-to-use Python library for setup.
$62.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
788
/ 1154
#788 in Computer Interface Cards & Adapters
Price vs Category Average
-89%
Below average
Display
4.2400300
/ " EPD (x pixels)
Who it's for
- Paper-Like Readability
- Energy Efficient
- Seamless Raspberry Pi Integration
Who should skip it
- Slow Refresh Rate
- Limited Color Options
- Higher Cost
Key Specs
Display
4.2" EPD (400x300 pixels)
Color
Red/Black/White
Dimensions
91x77x8.5mm (WxHxD)
Display Usable Area
84.8x63.6mm (WxH)
Refresh Rate
Approx. 25 seconds
Compatibility
All 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models
Includes
40-pin female header, standoffs
Interfaces
Broken out I2C and SPI pins
Features
- Large 4.2" ePaper display with 400x300 resolution
- Crisp red, black, and white output
- Sunlight-readable display technology
- Includes header for full-size Raspberry Pi compatibility
- Additional I2C and SPI pins broken out for expansion
- No soldering required for setup
- Easy installation with a one-line Python library installer
- Secure attachment with included standoffs
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Inky wHAT for its impressive display clarity and the excellent software support provided by Pimoroni. Many find the setup process surprisingly straightforward, enabling quick integration with Raspberry Pi projects. The large e ink screen is highly valued for its readability and low power consumption, making it ideal for static information displays like dashboards or weather stations. While e ink technology has inherent refresh limitations, users appreciate its specific utility and the overall quality of the product.
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