Comparison page

ST7789 vs XPT2046

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.

XPT2046

Projects needing Touch and Resistive with a commonly available displays part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionST7789 XPT2046

CategoryDisplaysDisplays

MakerSitronixXPTEK

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduino, MicroPythonArduino

Price$2.50 - $7.00$0.50 - $2.00

Known Tradeoffs

ST7789

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

XPT2046

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

XPT2046

XPTEK

Resistive touch controller used on many low-cost ILI9341 TFT touch modules.

China-madeDisplays68% confidence