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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Promises so much better in my review

Lots of features and connectivity, but the one I had kept shorting out my raspberry pi. When it worked, it worked fine, then it shorted out and unplugged everything for a second, then it started up again. In addition, the mounting screws for attaching to the Pi are not screwed well and break easily. Looking at other reviews maybe I'm just unlucky but I'll get something else

What are the advantages of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • 1 x 4.77 x 3.75 inches
What are the problems of using ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Limited upgrade option

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Ideal for PC modding

If I used this screen for a mobile monitor that would be great. I received my Lian Li o11 Dynamic case and with a little extra attention it fits and works great. Based on that, I just wanted HDMI and USB side-by-side. The other one listed has the same thing, but I haven't seen a simpler mount. But I did it.

What are the key selling points of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Very good value for money
What are the problems of using ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Limited upgrade option

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good inexpensive responsive screen

Use it with Pi4. Love the power and display connections, saves cables hanging around. The screen is responsive and has a good resolution. Used tech support for a question and was quick and responsive. worth your money.

What are the pros of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • RC050S
What are the disadvantages of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Some cons

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great device monitoring device!

Worked pretty well as a dedicated hardware monitor for my PC. Nice and bright, with good picture quality. The design makes it very thin and compact, plug and play. 5/5 recommend!

What positive qualities does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) possess?
  • Capacitive USB touch screen
What are the problems of using ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • I will write later

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does everything that is in the description

Good product. I haven't tried the touchscreen, but the picture quality and brightness are excellent for a small screen like this. I've had it for a day now and it's perfect for my latest project of making a retro slot machine photo frame for my desk.

What are the perks associated with ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • ELECTRIC CROW
What negative features does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) have?
  • no insurance

The speakers do not work at full volume. Currently at whisper level. I had to dig for several days. Add this to your configuration if you have low audio issues. config_hdmi_boost = 5 (goes up to 11 if you have long HDMI cables). Upgrade to 3 stars

What positive qualities does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) possess?
  • Clean and tidy connection
What negative features does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) have?
  • I vaguely remember

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good product! the best in my rating

The screen is very sharp and clear with good viewing angles. The built-in speaker is not outstanding, but sufficient for basic needs. I highly recommend this to those looking for a simple solution for raspberry pie demo. The assembly instructions should be improved with clear diagrams of all the different screws.

What are the positive aspects of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • touch screen
What are the trade-offs of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Limited Connectivity

The speakers don't work at full volume. Currently at whisper level. I had to dig for several days. Add this to your configuration if you have low audio issues. config_hdmi_boost = 5 (goes up to 11 if you have long HDMI cables). Upgrade to 3 stars

What are the advantages of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • computers and accessories
What are the disadvantages of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • No performance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exactly what I needed: my review

I used this for a small monitor on my computer for reading and it works great. It was easy to set up and the touchscreen works perfectly with no confusing setup steps. Very happy with my purchase.

What are the perks associated with ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • USB, HDMI
What are the drawbacks of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Security

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great quality good for me

I have many small Raspberry Pi screens and this one is probably the best I have. It has good image quality and I love how you can wirelessly attach the Pi to the back of the Pi. It's easy to install and works out of the box with my Raspberry Pi 3b+, the latest Pi OS and Retropie. The touchscreen is very responsive, which is a big plus when there's a speaker for audio, and it sounds really good for a small speaker. You have to change the setting to get HDMI to work via raspi-config for the sound

What positive qualities does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) possess?
  • 800x480 pixels
What are the trade-offs of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • The monitor refresh rate is too slow.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exactly what I need for my opinion

I used this for a small monitor on my computer for reading and it works great. It was easy to set up and the touchscreen works perfectly with no confusing setup steps. Very happy with my purchase.

What are the reasons to consider ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • 8.1 oz
What are the downsides to using ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Bad viewing angles

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good inexpensive responsive screen

Use it with Pi4. Love the power and display connections, saves cables hanging around. The screen is responsive and has a good resolution. Used tech support for a question and was quick and responsive. worth your money.

What are the perks associated with ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Supports speaker, brightness and volume control
What are the trade-offs of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • So-so

Revainrating 5 out of 5

An amazing screen for the price, feature set and ease of use.

Very functional for this price range and "just works" with the Pi 4b. Precise scrolling with a touchscreen can be a little tricky, but this is likely an OS level issue with finger touchscreens in general, not a fault of the screen itself.

What benefits does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) offer?
  • USB, HDMI
What are the trade-offs of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • long time

Revainrating 4 out of 5

viewing angle! in my rating

Great screen! also works well for pc modding! Don't forget the perspective. It's a great screen BUT you need a good angle on the screen to see it well.

What are the positive aspects of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Don't waste too much time
What are the disadvantages of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • volume

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Ideal for PC modding

If I used this screen for a mobile monitor that would be great. I received my Lian Li o11 Dynamic case and with a little extra attention it fits and works great. Based on that, I just wanted HDMI and USB side-by-side. The other listed has the same thing, but I haven't seen a simpler mount. But I did it.

What are the favorable features of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Very good value for money
What are the problems of using ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • The monitor only works in black and white mode.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It's simple and comes with perfectly designed Rpi3 and 4 adapters

Great until I broke it by tripping over a cable. But I only buy two 7 inch models because I was so pleased with the ease of use.

What are the perks associated with ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • worth your money
What are the trade-offs of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Limited contrast setting

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Small screen form factor but with big features that make it big

When I was looking for a display for a raspberry pie project I turned to Elecrow because they have many displays for this purpose. The display I bought has the model number RC050S. I love it because it has good material and does great what I should do.

What are the advantages of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Touch screen
What are the shortcomings associated with ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Limited customization options

The touchscreen and image quality are as expected. The strange design of the frames and the crash when restarting the computer during updates are a bit creepy and annoying.

What benefits does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) offer?
  • portable
What negative qualities does ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P) possess?
  • Bad image sharpness

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice screen with speakers

The screen is in landscape mode and works great with any HDMI source. The touchscreen is also very accurate. Almost never.

What are the favorable features of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • 8.1 oz
What are the downsides to using ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Never

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good product! - my new rating

The screen is very sharp and clear with good viewing angles. The built-in speaker is not outstanding, but sufficient for basic needs. I highly recommend this to those looking for a simple solution for raspberry pie demo. The assembly instructions should be improved with clear diagrams of all the different screws.

What are the key selling points of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • electronics
What are the trade-offs of ELECROW RC050S: 5" Capacitive Touchscreen Raspberry Monitor - Portable & High Resolution (800X480P)?
  • Bad viewing angles