
If you are using the screens for mission critical content such as restaurant digital menu boards, you will want to choose a high quality screen from an established brand. Commercial signage displays are typically rated for over 50,000 hours of use and can be used in businesses that run for between 16 and 24 hours a day. These screens contain components such as heat dissipation plates and cooling fans that allow them to be used for long hours with economical power consumption. Commercial displays are designed specifically for long hours of use where consumer grade screens are generally only rated for 8 hours per day.Īdditionally, commercial screens are built to operate effectively in more demanding environments. While you can use just about any screen for digital signage, consumer grade screens are generally not recommended. For indoor signage, if you are planning on using the screen in a very bright area like the front window of a store, you will need a screen that will be bright enough so the sunlight doesn’t make your content hard to see. Outdoor screens are much more expensive compared to screens used inside because they will be brighter and (of course) weatherproof. The location you will be using the screen is the most important and will have the greatest impact on price.

The continuous use screens will cost more so if you don’t plan to use your screens 24/7 then the lower hourly rated screens could be best for you.


Higher end screens are rated for continuous use while others are only rated for a limited number of hours per day. First, you will need to consider the number of hours the screens will be in use. How you plan to use your digital signage screens will determine what features your screen needs to have.
