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Why Commercial Grade Displays?

Commercial displays are built for long hours, public spaces and bright environments – here’s how they differ from a domestic TV.

Built for the job, not the living room

A domestic TV is designed for a few hours of viewing a day in a living room. Commercial displays are built to run for long hours in shops, receptions, schools and outdoors, and to be managed remotely. Many consumer TV warranties also exclude commercial use.

24/7 rated

Panels, power supplies and cooling designed for continuous operation.

Brighter

From 450 cd/m² indoors up to 3,500 cd/m² for shop windows and outdoor screens.

Built-in player

Integrated Android media players – no separate PC or set-top box needed.

Portrait ready

Most models run in portrait as well as landscape.

Remote control

Cloud CMS, scheduling, power timers and RS-232 control for integration.

Commercial warranty

3-year warranty for commercial use, plus lifetime technical support.

Choosing the right brightness

Where the screen goesTypical brightnessExample ranges
Offices, receptions, indoor retail350–500 cd/m²Slimline Pro, Professional Monitors
Bright indoor spaces700–800 cd/m²Vibrant Professional, Superslim Double-Sided
Shop windows in direct sun2,500–3,500 cd/m²Ultra High Brightness Window
Outdoors, permanent2,000–3,500 cd/m²Outdoor Wall-Mounted, 4K Elite
Outdoors, portable700–1,500 cd/m²Battery A-Boards

Other things to consider

  • Blackening resistance – window displays in direct sun need panels rated to resist blackening at high temperatures (ours are rated up to 110°C).
  • Weather and vandal protection – outdoor screens need sealed IP-rated enclosures, toughened glass and temperature control.
  • Anti-glare – a haze coating cuts reflections under bright lighting.