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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.

Ok, 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.