The 2nd Monitor You Should Buy! ~ Waveshare 7 Inch Touch Monitor Review

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[@dapplebaumer]

When i look for random things on amazon and find an amazing video to go with it makes my day. Just ordered one thanks for the amazing video and great ideas

[@tygintech1829]

Nice, I was looking for a second monitor for an alternative to Stream Deck with Touch Portal and found your video.. Thanks :)

[@oe4]

this is exactly why im here lol.

[@mikeromes3662]

Exactly what I was looking for! I game on an ultrawide on a tiny desk so I was looking for something small and cheap

[@AyeYahZee]

This is literally the EXACT Predicament I’m in lol

[@martinmurillo9468]

Ordered one and waiting for this cool stuff.

[@billygames7107]

Just got one for 60$ free shipping and it comes with a vertical stand and vga-mini USB adapter. I’m gonna setup for cpu gpu ram storage temps and usage. Maybe chats but I like to see my temps and run full screen games. Good video. Cheers

[@onofreliscano]

I like it! thanks for the review!

[@zacw6059]

just what i was looking for thanks

[@shadowr2d2]

Awesome hands down. Thank you for posting this video. You sir have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.

[@minimalistik]

Nelson Lopez thanks man! Means a lot 😄

[@shadowr2d2]

@@minimalistik I found your channel last night. I was just looking at some of your video. Man you do some awesome work. I will be using some of your ideas. In my gaming set-up. I'm working on a "Rogue Battle Space Station - STAR WARS". I have been looking at a lot of Photo's.. From real Space Station's. To STAR WARS ATAT / Tie Fighters too. But being a retired guy. I'm tight on my budge. But I have a lot of time on my hands. So I educated myself. Buy watching a lot of Tech KZbin. Thank you for helping with my education. Keep up the great work sir..

[@minimalistik]

Thanks for all the compliments! I'm glad my videos helped you in your learnings :) Have a great day!

[@brendanjamieson]

Great video. Convinced me to pick this little guy up. For anyone who gets this display and has trouble getting the touch functionality to work properly in Windows 10 - you will need to calibrate the screen first. System search for "Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input" then use the configure-> set up option. Then just follow the on screen prompts. Cheers!

[@minimalistik]

Great! Yeah, I forgot to mention it, but the touch control have to be adjusted first to make sure it doesn't control another monitor haha

[@Anime-nl9mr]

dude, where?

[@brendanjamieson]

@@Anime-nl9mr Hit the Windows key then type, "Calibrate the screen for pen or touch input" Under "Configure" select Setup and follow the prompt to select your touch display. Then in Display Options, select the Display (for me, this display was labeled LEN L1950wD) and choose "Calibrate" and follow the prompts. That should do it 👍

[@Anime-nl9mr]

@@brendanjamieson Is that on the windows pc computer or on the touchscreen? Thanks I have win 8

[@brendanjamieson]

@@Anime-nl9mr This might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIvCq3dqfsmpfNU

[@StereoPenguin94]

can a camera external monitor work in this same way? it be a bit more expensive than this but they have them 1080p at 5.5 inch screen

[@Null42x86]

awww the mini monitor looks so cute

[@xmix7823]

Lol

[@JMTechZ]

I just bought one, need to wait for it to arrive 😊 thx for this video, looks good for the price

[@JMTechZ]

What type of cable did you used, that one looks like a HDMI and mini USB on the same built in

[@nachovidal4047]

I have the same display ..how did you config on window? And where did you buy the angle cables? Thanks

[@williamkooncemusic]

Im turning my closet into a recording studio and am gonna use this to press play and pause my tracks for recording and playback and such in the closet. Good thing none of that requires good resolution, thanks 🤟

[@saintkosho]

me with my desk which just fits my monitor: PERFECT

[@GospodinJean]

Thanks for the video. Has this monitor some sort of internal battery?

[@Ben-nx7yy]

i wanted a second monitor for a cyberpunk setup i want and this will do, its gonna go above my pc displaying spotify when im using it or a playing a live background when not in use

[@CancelOkay]

Does it have additional driver to make this touch work?

[@dvm28bp]

I realize this is a old video but I bought a touch screen(not this one) but it's only touch input for main display. I need one that when set as the secondary monitor the touch affect secondary input not main display, my use is for a driving simulator dash, sorta to be like a second screen to view a stream Chat or perhaps Spotify while jot getting up to go back to the desk

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

What cable were you using in this video, it seems to be a combined USB/HDMI? I am considering getting this as a standalone map display for my flight sims so it would be plugged into my RTX3060 and a USB 3 port on the back of my PC and I'll need a cable 3 or 4 feet long.

[@zsombor_99]

I just using a 800×480 Raspberry Pi LCD as a second monitor. All online informations about it sells for the Pi only, but it works "plug-and-play" with Windows as well. The resolution is small, but it's enough for second monitor, when, for example, put a KZbin video on it while a game runs on the main display. A USB cable for power and touch plus an HDMI cable for the image, that's it ‒ even no menu, no buttons, nothing. 😊

[@MrPhillyy]

fantastic review! is this monitor compatible to windows 11?

[@rafasharifqi9750]

sir i want to ask, please reply.. from that waveshare lcd, can it run 60fps video on that little screen? thx

[@Rickandmorty_com]

is it ok for gaming? aren't the letters too small for 7 inch screen? thining about buying this for ps3 ps4

[@giddeee]

Most definitely going to buy this as a third monitor so I can have a KZbin video playing on it. I usually like to have something like a stream playing in the background while I play, but I also enjoy having my second monitor for Discord chats. A tiny little third monitor hanging right below my secondary will be a lifesaver. I've also been wanting a drawing pad for my side for a while now cause damn am I shaky with a mouse lol, I feel like I have parkinsons everytime I do almost anything in Photoshop. This will help so damn much with creating maps and art for my D:OS2 Game master campaigns, and if this thing can double as it it's a definite buy. Thank you so much.

[@minimalistik]

Glad it helped papa khan! :) I do think it's really useful to watch youtube videos while working or doing something else

[@RalliartDylan]

my touch screen is regestering on the main monitor instead of the little one. How to fix?

[@Nelson_C_KNOWS]

Beautiful setup… I use my tablet as a second monitor when needed.

[@JuusoHoo]

Abd there is also a headphone jack? Did you have a chance to try it with Blackmagic Atem Mini (Pro)?

[@NeoTechni]

I like the design, but is there one that's 720p?

[@Monsieur.Nobody.]

Hi there, do you know if you can use that with a smartphone?

[@Novoy]

really nice montitor ! Ill buy it !

[@Anime-nl9mr]

Nice, thanks, I bought a raspberry dunno what monitor and it0s not working well, will try out with this one, which seems different. The One I bought isn't even black! X'D

[@jongandy6732]

What mouse are you using?

[@LeyAkino]

can you use that as a teleprompter?

[@hand3653]

once i touch the screen my cursor will be hidden? why

[@vocalead]

Will the touch functionality work with Mac?

[@DC2_Danny]

I’m assuming it can work with my PS4 right?

[@DoomWalker42]

I found one of these on ebay for £20. I wanted to use it for KZbin/Twitch and gaming like while I am on my bed or travelling or as a secondary monitor maybe for PC temps. Is it okay to play some light games on it? Nothing too intense. Thinking of hooking it up to a controller for tablets.

[@msinfo32]

Looks responsive so yeah just a bit small for gaming.

[@bxbybxrrito3051]

What is the keyboard you have??

[@Jesusandbible]

Can I use it with a Mac Mini

[@idnsblm]

Can i put it in my PC as a sensor panel?

[@aldrenletada5866]

It this work if I am using windows sticks mini PC ?

[@x35gaming]

i have found the jaycar variant is overclockable to 200 hz

[@wawanwawan5507]

Can it be connected to samsung s8?

[@aspectofficial3460]

Does it support 60 fps?

[@hotrode6969]

can i connect a android phone to the monitor?

[@M4N66]

Bro I have 7 inch screen and it has 67 pins but I can’t find pin panel

[@smievil]

could be really nice to have as a screen/peripheral with phones/tablets/nucs/raspberry everywhere it's a bit odd that there aren't more smaller touchscreens available though computer screens smaller than 20" or tv smaller than 30" seems nearly impossible to find...

[@aetvrna]

you can get 19.5 inch monitors, but those are very low res

[@PizzaOMC]

Congrats on getting in randomfrankp's video!!!

[@LesTutosdUneMinute]

Pizza 🍕 Which one??

[@PizzaOMC]

Ursus Discursus latest room tour project

[@LesTutosdUneMinute]

Ok, thanks

[@minimalistik]

Thanks, I was really happy to be featured too haha 😄

[@GoldBold563]

When not in use for say, an in game map, you could uss it as a stat screen!

[@minimalistik]

True! That could be quite helpful

[@Alex-px7lh]

would this work with an iphone?

[@wezreviews618]

Have you or has someone tried connecting a Samsung Galaxy phone for Samsung Dex or any other Android phone for Screen Mirroring on it ? Does it work ?

[@jungleb]

Currently only phones with MHL support. My Motorola won't connect it. You can check the compatibility of your phone here: www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1

[@TheDeejay87]

Hi is it possible to take the power in the pc power supply directly ? thanks, i'm searching a second monitor to display PC stats

[@EJudeGarcia]

Does it have an option to change screen orientation in the menu?

[@kartof192]

In windows 10 settings

[@001dman]

so can you use the touch screen and not have it pull you away from a game? thinking this will work for discord or the sorts while gaming without taking up a ton of space

[@QuayGee]

Have you tried it? Thinking of using it for the same purpose.

[@001dman]

@@QuayGee other projects have taken up all my time i have not.. it will likely be a winter project.. owning 5 trucks i tinker with takes most of my time up. LOL

[@JuusoHoo]

@Anyone got yhis working with BlackMagic Atem Mini Pro? Mine does not work with it :(

[@Grimz185]

When I go into pc tablet settings and try to calibrate the touch screen its greyed out for me, would you know whats the problem?

[@shanestatham]

I believe you need to set it as your primary monitor

[@ig8uh8m8]

hey man just got this monitor on ebay, any chance you could supply the links to the angled cables you're using??

[@minimalistik]

Great! The ones I bought are not available, but these should do and have the good angle orientation. amzn.to/2CNt7kH (Up Angle) amzn.to/2CLM3jY Hope that helps!

[@BasketballMusic13]

Hello! Love the video! I became very interested in this waveshare screen that I bought it so I can hook it up to my PC and use it as a second screen for streaming and what not. I was wondering if anyone has encountered the problem I've encountered. Upon connecting it, (USB to DC and then Touch and then connecting HDMI to monitor) It won't turn on. I am using windows 10. I have reset my pc and I've tried other USB plugs. It won't turn on and I check the display settings to detect device but it doesn't detect it. It only detects it in the Devices section but that's it. I have contacted the company via email but I don't know what to do from here Other then wait and see if anyone else has had the same issue and may have a solution. Thank you!

[@vighbeen3012]

same did you ever figure out how to fix?

[@wofogg2822]

keyboard ref ?

[@Profunity]

It would be nice to see Retropie running off this.

[@africantwin173]

The virtual keyboard and auto popup still sucks on Raspbian. Its not like a Android tablet.

[@bololollek9245]

How do you set it up on Win10/Win11 so it is a secondary monitor but keeps the touch functions?

[@xBrocleyx]

any solution?

[@joeyclemenza7339]

Honestly? I just need a small third screen... or a "tiny screen" if you will.. JUST so I can be constantly monitoring my rigs diagnostics. Things like heat, power, processing, etc... and this is perfect!!! if only I can mount it to a screen arm... I'll figure that out though

[@martyy2294]

Hey, i have been checking out this monitor but it comes with only 30 days warranty, seeing your video is now 4 months old is the screen still working as intended? Would you still recommend this screen?

[@minimalistik]

I still use it almost daily and it works great. I would still recommend it. It is pretty small tho, so it's great to have a video playing while I work or maybe a console log, but I consider upgrading to a 10-13" 1080p or 1440p monitor for better screen real estate and screen space without the bulk of a normal sized 2nd monitor 🤔

[@martyy2294]

@@minimalistik hey ye i was also thinking about the size i have decided to order the T116D from Magedok off of amazon its still only 11.6 inches but it is FHD with an IPS screen its still like double the price of 7inch waveshare but it also comes with 18months warranty and i should be able to run it off just a usb c to usb c cable for touch/power/video thank for your reply :)

[@TheChristube21]

How much does the 7inch display weigh (excluding packaging)? Thanks

[@TheChristube21]

Screen with case

[@bidybo]

Great video! If I was gaming in full screen on my main monitor could I touch this monitor and do things on without exiting the full screen game? I want to have spotify running on the mini touch screen so I can change songs in the middle of a game without having to alt-tab out. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thank you!

[@minimalistik]

I use KZbin Music while playing Fortnite and it works fine with a mouse, however, I didn't try it with touch controls :/

[@bidybo]

@@minimalistik Ahh interesting. Thanks. Seems like it would be game dependent which isn't enough to warrant the purchase for me. Thanks anyways!

[@seadoggo1248]

TallBoy game dependant?

[@Mango_Puffin]

@@minimalistik just play in minimized fullscreen, and youre fine.

[@catmeme8854]

Have you tried gaming on this monitor??? I have my reasons but I want to use this as my main.

[@kartof192]

I tried its very bad

[@zay945]

Not sure how soon you can reply to this if you even can, but i have purchased this little thing and its just not connecting. I have both the USB and HDMI plugged in and yet its just not showing up. Nothing seems wrong and there isn't a ton of videos on this and am really just looking for some help.

[@minimalistik]

That's weird, does it power on at least? with the OSD saying there's no signal? Otherwise, I'd try different USB power sources, in the Touch USB input. If not, then I guess the unit's dead 🤔

[@zay945]

Thanks so much for responding so quick! Really a good quality for a good youtuber. But anyways yes it is getting power and the screen is clearly lit up yet with just no picture on the screen. I have it plugged into the wall with a long cable instead straight into the pc, could that be the problem? It's just because i have no more usb ports left on my pc

[@Switchkyng]

Would I be able to use this as a camera monitor?

[@ermi9236]

yes

[@Slain_ow]

hey i cant seem to get it to work with my PC, im not sure what im doing wrong. its plugged into the HDMI port on my PC and it has plenty of power. i really want to use it but if i cant figure it out i might have to return it if you can help plzzzz let me know

[@smacced579]

did u figure it out ?

[@Slain_ow]

@@smacced579 no I ended up returning it... got like an actual second monitor

[@yarzarkyawoo6843]

I just received it today and currently I am using this monitor for my mining rig and working well so far. Question: Do i need to connect the DC power cable 24/7?

[@wchorski]

anybody use this as a Wii U gamepad emulator for CEMU?

[@petitkitten]

74$ + 80$ shipping, well buy a big screen xD

[@3Bois-A]

Unless you love small things (like me) then it will be worth it to get the small moniter

[@itsmike0484]

@@3Bois-A hmmm I have a dirty mind

[@Anime-nl9mr]

Dude it's not working T_T help me out (no CD came in either, any help with that?) I have Win8

[@Rickandmorty_com]

does it work with game consoles

[@ThePC007]

Why wouldn't it? You obviously won't get the touch screen capabilities, but other than that it's just a regular monitor with an HDMI input.

[@harshityashwardhan]

Really the touch work

[@minimalistik]

Yep! It works with Windows 10, either as a touch pad or like a phone's touch screen.

[@axemastersinc3269]

1 over 3 here.

[@msinfo32]

looks like a randomfrankp inspired setup

[@jmakavelee]

What cable do I need for the VGA input?

[@serialcrusher2244]

Search for Waveshare mini-vga adapter.

[@MichoOussama]

This on a ps2 slim...

[@Kaassje]

Mostly i use a ipad next to my monitor but a small second monitor is pritty cool

[@ahmadsalem4558]

Really nice but also a little too price 50 should probably be perfect

[@minimalistik]

At 50$ it would really be interesting haha! I think it's 77$ on amazon US right now.

[@320roscoe]

how does the stream deck app work? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmq6m4ttp8p1mdU

[@Autotrope]

Sounds like you're paying significantly extra for the small size, because the quality of this thing is much lower than full sized monitors that are cheaper.

[@LF5xu]

Looks like a Nintendo switch screen.

[@OleSMM]

Ikr

[@tuahcool8926]

i think 7 inch is too small for gaming mmorpg

[@minimalistik]

Yeah it's more of a second monitor than a main monitor haha

[@tuahcool8926]

@@minimalistik 10inch maybe yes

[@zsavage1820]

DUDE... where did you get your hair done? The Dairy Queen??

[@havy9936]

i can just aplly my 4 monitors ar to les so i think about getting 6 XD

[@xenarctechnologies1233]

Hello can you all review the rugged Xenarc 7" to 18" All-Weather Monitors. They are way better than anything you reviewed here. check out their website and rugged monitors at www.xenarc.com

[@ryan2229]

this is cool and all put your amazon link is clearly an affiliate link so im guessing your getting paid to make this review?

[@minimalistik]

ryan I’m getting paid if someone buys the item from that link, but I’m not paid to make this review, and I bought the monitor myself

[@ryan2229]

minimalistik alright.

[@raulpiul6368]

Jesus Christ loves you and He is coming soon.

[@AetherialAvenger]

its a shame that the view angle is so poor on these, i have one from when i was in computer science classes in college. but that is the nature of resistive touch screens. I've struggled to find a capacitive touch screen thats around this size and im becoming convinced the only way ill be able to do that is to jury rig a replacement tablet screen.

[@hapskie]

Isn't this a capacitive touchscreen? At least the current ones from WaveShare are.

[@RicH0864]

This version has an IPS screen and a capacitive touch screen though. So viewing angles are good and touch is better.

[@luft4970]

Hey uh is it possible to hook up a console with this or is this only pc

[@davidbecker4206]

If you give it power and an HDMI signal, it would work. I doubt the touch screen would work though.

[@luft4970]

@@davidbecker4206 thanks