6 of the Best Screens for Digital Signage in 2022

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Figuring out which screen to use for your digital signage can be overwhelming—there are seemingly endless numbers of brands, sizes, and features, which makes it difficult to determine the option that’s right for you. 

Whether you’re starting from the ground up and just trying to figure out how much digital signage costs, looking to buy 1 display for your small business or 100’s for your enterprise, we’ve got you covered. This article will provide a quick summary with some of the best digital signage displays that we highly recommend - and has been updated to include the newest display options for 2021.

(Note: some displays are available in multiple sizes, we have used 55" examples.)

Consumer Displays

1. 55” Hisense 55H9G Quantum Series

The Hisense H9G is a flagship 4k LED TV that offers impressive performance. It provides good value for its price and competes with many other high-end, more expensive options in 2021. At $699.00 USD this display punches well above its weight class and can compete with displays running into the $2000.00+ price point.  The Hisense H9G series is a beautifully crafted TV line that delivers accurate colors, an impressive contrast ratio, and a wealth of Android features for under $1,000.

Key features:

• 4K
• Excellent color quality and contrast ratio
• Reasonable price
• Lots of Android features
• Hands-free voice control
• Stylish design

2. 55” Sony X800H

The Sony X800H is a 4K LED television with HDR and Dolby Vision. It features Sony's Triluminos Display technology for broader and more vibrant colors, along with the X-Reality PRO engine that helps upscale HD content to 4K. The Sony X800H is a nice upgrade over its predecessor. It has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, making it a great choice for digital signage use. This TV delivers one of the best 4K images you'll find in this price range.

Key features:

• 4K HDR, Upscale everything you watch to near-4K with 4K X-Reality PRO
• Android TV with Google Assistant
• HDR and Dolby Vision
• MotionFlow XR: Content appears with lifelike motion

Commercial Displays

There are a few key differences when we start looking at commercial digital signage displays vs. consumer displays, including brightness, viewing angle, warranty an additional features. Below are some of our favorite commercial digital signage displays for 2021.

3. 55” Samsung  DC-E Series Commercial LED

Simple, reliable, and cost-effective, the Samsung DC-E Series showcases a sleek design and excellent 1080p Full HD image quality. At $805.00 USD the DC-E series is one of the most affordable commercial displays on the market today, offering great value and reliable performance.

Key features:

• Slim design with narrow bezels and chassis depth
• Direct-lit LED technology provides the image quality and energy saving advantages of LED technology
• Samsung’s most affordable commercial-grade digital signage
• The DC-E-series displays are designed to operate up to 16 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• 3-year onsite warranty to secure your investment

4. 55” Samsung PM-H Series Commercial LED

The Samsung PM-H Series takes performance up a notch from DC-E series, with a 1080p Full HD display and built for 24/7 run-time the Samsung PM-H Series gets you the connectivity you need and delivers an impressive picture quality. The 60 Hz refresh rate will help smooth out fast-moving video, while the display's 500 cd/m² of brightness and 4000:1 contrast ratio will help your advertisements be seen clearly, even in daylight. Coming in at $1,963.00 USD this 55” display is a great option for your commercial digital signage needs.

Key features:

• Slim profile with a mere 1.2" cabinet depth
• Up to 15 x 15 video wall capable 
• Embedded media player for simple content management.
• Proven durable with certified dust protection, plus a non-glare panel for improved visibility
• The PM-H series displays are designed to operate up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

5. 55" Sharp/NEC C551

Create beautiful imagery at a cost-conscious price point with the new fully commercial NEC C Series displays. A modern and contemporary design with a mere 45mm depth and improved visual aesthetics allow for the smooth and stylish integration of these displays into any environment.

Key features:

• Handles 24/7 operation
• Thin Depth
• Anti glare panel allows for less reflectivity and clear and crisp image visibility
• 400 cd/m2 brightness combined with full HD resolution will capture the attention of audience in almost any situation
• Failover Capabilities via Custom Input Detect functionality will allow peace of mind as the display will automatically switch to a secondary or tertiary source if the primary source fails
• Model includes anti glare screen allowing customers maximum visibility of the content displayed on the screen
• Energy Star 7.0 Certified product.

6. 55" Sharp/NEC E557Q Commercial LED 

The 55” NEC E557Q is one of the best digital signage options available. This commercial-grade display is ideal for education, corporate and other digital signage applications. Compared to previous generation displays, this model’s 4K UHD resolution and LED direct backlighting allows for higher visual acuity, reduced power consumption and localized dimming that gives a higher dynamic contrast ratio. With a price tag of $1,149.00 USD, this 55” NEC has everything you need in a commercial digital signage display.

Key features:

• 4K UHD resolution
• Built-in USB multimedia player helps simplify digital signage
• Additional USB port for 2V / 5A power delivery
• Direct LED backlighting reduces power consumption 
• The thin bezel provides a sleek aesthetic
• LED backlighting enables eco-friendly digital signage
• Three HDMI ports provide single-cable digital HD connectivity with audio
• 24-hour on/off timer maintains your power schedule
• 3-year limited commercial warranty

Getting Started

While there many many brands and models to choose from, these solid options provide all the features you need in a digital signage display and are a good representation of some of the choices available on the market today. 

1. Choose some screens and digital signage hardware

Of course, budget and use case will be the key factors in deciding which display is right for you, and the more money you are willing to spend, the more likely you are to find a screen that can be powered for 24 hours a day and is better suited to bright environments. 

For more information on this topics, check out this guide:

• How much does digital signage cost? A guide to getting started

If you are looking for media players, check out our guide to the best digital signage players for 2021.

2. Sign up for your free trial with TelemetryTV

Once you have your screen and hardware, it’s as easy as that. Simply log in to your TelemetryTV dashboard and pair your device to your screen.