Comparison page

ST7789 vs UC8151

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.

ST7789

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

UC8151

Projects needing E-paper and Low power with a commonly available displays part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionST7789 UC8151

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerSitronixUltraChip

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$2.50 - $7.00$4.00 - $12.00

Known Tradeoffs

ST7789

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

UC8151

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

Open Individual Model Pages

ST7789

Sitronix

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

China-madeDisplays82% confidence

UC8151

UltraChip

E-paper display controller used in small low-power black-and-white e-ink modules.

China-madeDisplays70% confidence