You have likely seen consumer TVs everywhere you look. You have probably also seen commercialTV displays– you just might not have thought much about it. So what should you choose for your business when you would like to add digital signage for your lobby or other areas, install a TV in a break room, plan for TVs to be used in hospitality applications like hotels and motels, or install a large-screen display or touch display for use in a conference room? What is the difference between a consumer and a commercial or professional display? Are all commercial displays the same, and how do you choose the best one for your application? These are some of the questions that you may have. Let’s talk about them. Of course, if you still have questions, feel free to reach out to us and let us help you determine what makes the most sense for your needs.
Application DifferencesSharp Professional Display ExamplesOk, first let’s take a look at some general application differences. Typically, a consumer TV is designed just for viewing TV so that you can take it home and watch consumer video formats such as TV, Blu-ray, streamingservices, etc. and they are normally used a few hours a day, and that’s about it.The uses for a display in a commercial setting vary widely. Examples include a display in a lobby or waiting areadisplaying TV programs, digital signage, way-finding kiosk, menu board at a restaurant wherethere can be higher temperatures, more exposure to dust, grease, etc., or perhaps a large-screen touchenabled display for use in a conference room. The amount of time they are typically on vary anywhere from a couple hours a day to 24/7 and 365 days a year. Because of this, there a wide variety of commercial displays built for different types of applications; most professional displays have quite a few differences, so let’s take a look at some of the key differences.
WarrantyConsumer - 1 yearDisplay Size | 75 inches |
Color | Black |
Shape | Rectangle |
Brand | LG |
Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 (4K UHD) |
Usage/Application | Indoor/Commercial |
Color | Black |
Installation Type | Wall Mounted |
Display Size | 43 Inch |
Shape | Rectangle |
Brand | Philips |
Display Size | 55 inches |
Color | Black |
Installation Type | Wall Mounted |
Shape | Rectangle |
Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 (varies by model) |
Refresh Rate Hz | 60Hz |
View Angle | 178 Degree horizontal and vertical |
Color | Black |
Shape | Rectangle |
Brand | LG |
Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 |
Refresh Rate Hz | 120Hz |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (UHD 4K) |
Max Brightness | 330nit |
Screen size | 65 inch |
Resolution | 4K Ultra HD (3,840 x 2,160) |
Model Name/Number | 65UR640S |
Refresh Rate | 50Hz |
Shape | Rectangle |
Frequency | 60Hz |
Brand | LG |
Max Resolution | 3840 X 2160 (UHD) |
Bluetooth | Yes |
Model | 43UQ801C |
Screen Size | 65 inch |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Maximum Brightness | 550 nits / cd/m2 |
HDR Support | Yes, HDR10/Dolby Vision/Hybrid Log Gamma |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 |
Screen Size | 55 inch |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Display Orientation | Landscape, Portrait |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Panel Type | IPS-Type LCD |
HDR Support | Yes, HDR10/Dolby Vision/Hybrid Log Gamma |
Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 |
Screen Size | 75 inch |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Display Orientation | Landscape, Portrait |
Lighting System | Direct LED |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Maximum Brightness | 550 nits / cd/m2 |
Screen Size | 65 inch |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (UHD) |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Color | Black |
Response Time | 8 ms |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Maximum Brightness | 700 nits / cd/m2 |
Aspect Ratio | 16.9 |
Display Size | 75 inches |
Panel technology | VA LCD |
Maximum Brightness | 700 nits / cd/m2 |
Lighting System | Direct LED |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
HDR Support | Yes, HDR10/Dolby Vision/Hybrid Log Gamma |
Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Color | Black |
Panel Material | Plastic |
Brand | sony |
Model Name/Number | BZ40L |
Connectivity | VA LCD |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount Stand |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Connectivity | VA LCD |
Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 |
Aspect Ratio | 16.9 |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Display Orientation | Landscape, Portrait |
Lighting System | Backlit LED |
The Sony BRAVIA FW-98BZ53L 98″ UHD 4K HDR Commercial Monitor is a 780 nits bright, Android OS based professional display. Featuring 24/7 continuous operation, flexible installation, a full suite of professional apps and settings, and Sony’s Deep Black Non-Glare Coating, the FW-98BZ53L is ideal for large and bright spaces, like retail showrooms and corporate lobbies.
With four HDMI inputs, you can connect a wide variety of devices with up to 4K 120 Hz video capability and HDCP 2.3. The FW-98BZ53L features an integrated USB media player and Android OS, allowing it to be deployed as a stand-alone display solution, or with RS-232 and IP control capability it can be easily integrated into a larger A/V network. Additionally, the FW-98BZ53L has an S-Center speaker input to allow it to be used as the center channel speaker when connecting to a Sony audio system with S-CENTER OUT