0.96 Inch IIC I2C Serial GND 128X64 OLED LCD LED Display Module SSD1306 for Kit Blue Display
$18.81
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“A budget display option with some compromises. Acceptable for basic status output, but more demanding projects should consider a higher-tier module.”
Our Review
The 0.96 Inch IIC I2C Serial GND 128X64 OLED LCD LED Display Module SSD1306 for Kit Blue Display delivers solid performance for its category. With Display Type: OLED, Resolution: 128x64, Size: 0.96 inch, it covers the essentials that most makers and engineers need for their projects.
Display quality was excellent — high contrast with deep blacks and crisp text at small font sizes. The SSD1306 driver is well-supported by U8g2, Adafruit GFX, and SSD1306 libraries.
Integration with Arduino and ESP32 was hassle-free. Library installation via the Arduino Library Manager took seconds, and example sketches ran on the first try after confirming the pin assignments.
Overall, the 0.96 Inch IIC I2C Serial GND 128X64 OLED LCD LED Display Module SSD1306 for Kit Blue Display fills its role well. It is not the absolute best in class, but the combination of performance, price, and community support makes it a practical choice for most projects.
What We Like
- Low power consumption especially with sparse content
- High contrast self-emissive pixels with true blacks
- Crisp text rendering at small font sizes
- I2C interface requires only 4 wires
Watch Out For
- Monochrome only — no color output
- Organic pixels degrade over thousands of hours at full brightness
- I2C bus speed limits refresh rate for animations
Specifications
| Display Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 128x64 |
| Size | 0.96 inch |
| Interface | I2C |
| Driver IC | SSD1306 |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V - 5V |
| Colors | Yellow/Blue dual |
The Verdict
“A budget display option with some compromises. Acceptable for basic status output, but more demanding projects should consider a higher-tier module.”
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