00:00Tired bad displays ruin hardware builds
00:02Found top 5 compact LCD screens electronics hobbyists need
00:07Tested best deals, high ratings, fast SPI refresh
00:11Time upgrade bench
00:13First, ESP32 2.8-inch touchscreen board
00:17Cost $20.13
00:21Best feature, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, touch controller integrated direct on single PCB
00:26Zero-wire mess between microcontroller and display
00:30Buy for smart home dashboards, wireless sensor nodes
00:34Giant time saver
00:36Second, 2.0-inch TFT display run ST7789V driver
00:42Cost $5.34
00:46Best feature, 240x320 resolution packed into ultra-tight footprint
00:51Fast SPI connection, sharp colors, full viewing angles
00:55Buy when enclosure space tight but need detailed graphical data
01:00Cheap, reliable workhorse
01:02Third, SAMIOR robot 2.25-inch TFT LCD
01:07Cost $5.58
01:10Best feature, unique 76x284 long aspect ratio with ST7789 SPI control
01:17Fit narrow gaps normal displays fail
01:21Buy for custom Cyberdeck stats, dynamic PC case gauges, slim sensor wands
01:26Perfect weird form factor
01:29Fourth, 1.69-inch IPS display module
01:33Cost $4.50
01:36Best feature, high-density 240x280 IPS panel with zero off-axis color wash
01:42Run standard ST7789 SPI lines
01:47Buy for wearable tech, DIY smartwatch builds, mini handheld testers
01:52Lowest price, best pixel clarity
01:55Fifth, Tenster Robo SPI TFT serial display module
02:00Cost $8.45
02:03Best feature, onboard 5V and 3.3V logic-level shifting PCB
02:08Drive high-resolutions up to 320x480V ST7789V or ST7796S without frying pins
02:17Buy for switching between Arduino Uno and 3.3V boards pain-free
02:23Maximum bench flexibility
02:25Links all 5 displays sit in description below
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