Product Description
The 4.26″ e-Paper Display HAT (800×480) is a reflective e-Ink display module designed for low-power embedded devices such as Raspberry Pi, microcontroller interfaces, battery-powered sensors, and smart labels. With its 800 × 480 pixel high-resolution panel, it provides crisp text and graphics without backlight, making it ideal for static and slowly updating content such as dashboards, data readouts, menus, notifications, e-books, and signage.
Featuring an HAT-compatible form factor, this display can be easily mounted on single-board computers like Raspberry Pi (with proper software drivers) or interfaced with microcontrollers via SPI or parallel interfaces (adapter board often required). Its ultra-low power consumption — requiring power only during refresh — makes it well suited for battery-operated systems and energy-sensitive IoT applications.
Key Features
4.26″ e-Paper (e-Ink) reflective display
800 × 480 pixel high-resolution panel
HAT form-factor for Raspberry Pi compatibility
Ultra-low power (refresh-only consumption)
High contrast and sunlight readability
Ideal for static or slowly updated UIs
Works with Raspberry Pi / microcontrollers with drivers
Package Includes
1 × 4.26″ e-Paper Display HAT (800×480)
1 × Adapter / Cable (varies by supplier)
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Display Size | 4.26 inches |
Resolution | 800 × 480 pixels |
Display Type | e-Paper / e-Ink reflective |
Interface | HAT / SPI / Parallel (via adapter) |
Power | Ultra-low (during refresh only) |
Viewing | Excellent in sunlight |
Refresh Time | ~1–3 seconds per update |
Operating Voltage | 3.3V / 5V (board dependent) |
Compatible Systems | Raspberry Pi, Microcontrollers |
Applications
Low-power IoT dashboards
Battery-operated display systems
Data display panels
Electronic signage & notices
Sensor output screens
E-book & text display devices





