COMMERCIAL DISPLAY VS CONSUMER TV

The key reason for using a commercial display, such as the supported models from Samsung, LG and Philips is that TVs are designed for the home environment.

Here are a few key features that commercial displays offer:

• Higher Brightness options
• Longer operating hours – up to 24/7 usage
• More comprehensive warranty
• Portrait orientation
• Video wall options
• Built in media player

The key reason for installing a digital signage system is to communicate information, so it makes sense to ensure that the investment made in this technology is being delivered clearly, and at all times. Commercial displays are more likely to be easier to read due to higher brightness, last longer and perform better, provide different options for content types and can be quickly swapped out should there be any technical issues.

So, what seemed like a good commercial decision to buy a cheaper consumer TV, can work out more expensive in the longer term.

If you have investigated the cost of a commercial display vs a consumer TV of the same size you will have seen a significant price difference, but why is this?

The main reason for the higher price tag is due to the components, but this seems a little generalist, so lets drill down further on this.

Panel – commercial displays use a much higher grade of LCD panel, which provides some of the benefits listed above, longer usage, better brightness, and the ability to rotate the display into portrait mode.

Internal components – again these are designed for long term use, but also provide key features, such as video wall processing, built in media player, and better cooling.

Chassis – TVs tend to be made with a low grade plastic chassis, and can be easily damaged during installation or over the life of the display. Commercial displays will be much more robust and better suited to public areas.

Another key area of cost is the warranty. As mentioned previously, the warranty that normally comes with a consumer TV is for 1 year, and would require you to remove the display and return to the store it was purchased from. Commercial displays will come with a comprehensive warranty, generally for 3 years, and will include a swap out of the hardware to ensure you are not left with a blank space on the wall. Some manufacturers even offer a complete service where they will replace the unit on location.

OK, so hopefully you can now see the benefits of a commercial display, so the next question will be which one do you choose.

Here are a few things to consider when selecting a display:

• Do you need portrait as well as landscape options?
• Do you need a live TV input?
• Is my content 4k resolution?
• Will the displays be in direct sunlight?
• How long will the displays be switched on per day?
• What size display do you need?

We at Dubaidigi.com offer the best and lowest price of commercial display and professional display, for inquiry please contact us.

There are many more things that can influence your decision when selecting the right display for your requirements, and we are happy to advise on these.