Comparison page

MAX7219 vs ST7789

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

MAX7219

Projects needing LED matrix and Daisy chain with a commonly available displays part.

ST7789

Projects needing TFT and Color with a commonly available displays part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionMAX7219 ST7789

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerAnalog DevicesSitronix

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino, MicroPython

Price$0.80 - $2.50$2.50 - $7.00

Known Tradeoffs

MAX7219

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

ST7789

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

Open Individual Model Pages

MAX7219

Analog Devices

LED matrix and 7-segment display driver widely used in chained dot matrix modules.

China-madeDisplays84% confidence

ST7789

Sitronix

Color TFT LCD controller common in compact 1.3-inch and 1.54-inch SPI displays.

China-madeDisplays82% confidence