3.5 inch ESP32 Capacitive Touch Screen 3.5" ESP32-3248S035C Yellow Display TFT LCD Display Module BT+WiFi Development Board ST7796 480x320 for Arduino IDE
$42.99
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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
For $42.99 CAD, the 3.5 inch ESP32 Capacitive Touch Screen 3.5" ESP32-3248S035C Yellow Display TFT LCD Display Module BT+WiFi Development Board ST7796 480x320 for Arduino IDE packs respectable specs: Display Type: TFT LCD, Resolution: 480x320, Size: 3.5 inch. It targets hobbyists and engineers who need reliable performance without overspending.
Display quality was good for the price. Colors are vibrant and viewing angles are acceptable. The SPI interface delivers fast enough refresh rates for UI elements and sensor dashboards.
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.
The 3.5 inch ESP32 Capacitive Touch Screen 3.5" ESP32-3248S035C Yellow Display TFT LCD Display Module BT+WiFi Development Board ST7796 480x320 for Arduino IDE earns its place in the parts bin. Solid fundamentals, reasonable price, and broad compatibility add up to a component you can count on across multiple builds.
What We Like
- Touch input support for interactive projects
- SPI interface supports fast screen refresh rates
- Bright backlight readable in indoor lighting
- IPS panel offers wide viewing angles
Watch Out For
- Touch calibration drifts over time on resistive panels
- Backlight draws significant current even in dim mode
- Some driver ICs have slow partial-update refresh
Specifications
| Display Type | TFT LCD |
| Resolution | 480x320 |
| Size | 3.5 inch |
| Interface | SPI + I2C |
| Driver IC | ST7789 |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Colors | 65K RGB (16-bit) |
| Touch | Resistive / Capacitive |
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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