5 Pcs 0.96 Inch OLED I2C IIC Display Module 12864 128x64 Pixel SSD1306 Mini Self-Luminous OLED Screen Board Compatible with Arduino Raspberry Pi (Blue)
$30.44
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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 5 Pcs 0.96 Inch OLED I2C IIC Display Module 12864 128x64 Pixel SSD1306 Mini Self-Luminous OLED Screen Board Compatible with Arduino Raspberry Pi (Blue) delivers solid performance for its category. With Display Type: OLED, Resolution: 128x32, 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 5 Pcs 0.96 Inch OLED I2C IIC Display Module 12864 128x64 Pixel SSD1306 Mini Self-Luminous OLED Screen Board Compatible with Arduino Raspberry Pi (Blue) 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
- Wide viewing angles without color shift
- Crisp text rendering at small font sizes
- Low power consumption especially with sparse content
- I2C interface requires only 4 wires
Watch Out For
- Organic pixels degrade over thousands of hours at full brightness
- Fragile glass panel cracks if flexed
- I2C bus speed limits refresh rate for animations
Specifications
| Display Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 128x32 |
| 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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