Comparison page

PCD8544 vs ST7735

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.

PCD8544

Projects needing Low power and Monochrome with a commonly available displays part.

ST7735

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

Specification Matrix

DimensionPCD8544ST7735
CategoryDisplaysDisplays
MakerNXPSitronix
CoreNot specifiedNot specified
ClockNot specifiedNot specified
WirelessNot specifiedNot specified
Voltage3.3V3.3V
LibrariesArduinoArduino, MicroPython
Price$1.50 - $4.00$2.00 - $6.00

Known Tradeoffs

PCD8544

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

ST7735

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

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