Resistive vs. Capacitive

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Wondering what the difference is between resistive and capacitive touchscreens? You’re not alone! This is one of our most popular questions! And here’s the answer…

Resistive touchscreens rely on a fingertip or any other object to record input. You must press to make the screen work. This is the most durable and most responsive type of touchscreen and is widely used in point-of-sale, industrial and medical applications.

Capacitive touchscreens don’t rely on pressure, but instead use sense-conductivity to record input. You don’t have to press down, but you do have to use a fingertip or specialized stylus. These screens have good optical and wear properties and are widely used in gaming, kiosks and point-of-sale applications.

Here’s the difference between resistive and capacitive touchscreens… (LINK: To main post above)