SMD Screen Sizes and Pixel Pitch Guide
Unlike a TV, an SMD screen does not come in fixed sizes. It is built from modules and cabinets, so you can choose almost any width and height. This guide explains how sizing works and how to pick the right pixel pitch. How SMD Screen Sizes Work Module: the smallest LED panel. A common module size is 320 × 160 mm. Cabinet: a frame that holds several modules plus the power supply and receiving card. Common sizes include 500 × 500 mm and 500 × 1000 mm for rental and indoor screens, and 960 × 960 mm for outdoor screens. Screen: cabinets joined together. Your screen’s size is a multiple of the cabinet size, for example 6 × 3 cabinets of 500 × 500 mm make a 3 m × 1.5 m screen. Pixel Pitch and Viewing Distance Pixel pitch Best viewing distance Typical use P1.2 – P1.5 1–3 m Control rooms, boardrooms P2 – P2.5 2–5 m Meeting rooms, retail stores, malls P3 – P4 4–8 m Conference halls, indoor events, mosques P5 – P6 6–15 m Outdoor advertising, roadside displays P8 – P10 12 m + Digital billboards, large outdoor screens A simple rule: the closest viewer should stand at least as many metres away as the pixel pitch in millimetres. For example, about 3 m for a P3 screen. How to Work Out Resolution Divide the screen width and height (in mm) by the pixel pitch. A P3 screen 3,000 mm wide has 3,000 ÷ 3 = 1,000 pixels across. A P10 screen 6,000 mm wide has 6,000 ÷ 10 = 600 pixels across. A higher pixel count gives more detail, but it also costs more. Choose the pitch that looks sharp from where your audience stands. Popular Sizes by Use Use Typical screen Pitch Shop or showroom 2 m × 1 m to 3 m × 1.5 m P2.5 – P3 (indoor) Conference room 3 m × 1.7 m (16:9) P1.5 – P2.5 Wedding or stage event 4 m × 2.5 m to 6 m × 3.5 m P3 – P4 (rental) Building front or roadside 4 m × 2 m and larger P5 – P10 (outdoor) Indoor or Outdoor? Indoor SMD screens use a finer pitch and lower brightness. Outdoor SMD screens use a larger pitch, 5,000+ nits brightness and IP65 weatherproof cabinets. What About Price? Price is calculated per square foot and depends mainly on pixel pitch, so a P3 screen costs more per square foot than a P10 screen. See our SMD screen prices in Pakistan guide, or send us your size and location for a free quote. FAQs What sizes do SMD screens come in? Any size that is a multiple of the cabinet size. Screens are built to fit your wall, stage or billboard. Which pixel pitch is best for a shop? P2.5 to P3 for indoor shops where customers stand 2–5 m away. Which pixel pitch is best for an outdoor billboard? P5 to P10, depending on how far away the road or audience is. What is the difference between P3 and P4? P3 has 3 mm between pixels and P4 has 4 mm. P3 is sharper up close. P4 is more economical when viewers are further away. Can I make a screen bigger later? Yes, if you use the same cabinet model, more cabinets can be added later. See all options on our SMD LED screens in Pakistan page.
What Is an SMD Screen? Full Form, Meaning and Uses
If you have seen a bright video billboard on a Karachi road or a large screen behind a wedding stage, you have almost certainly seen an SMD screen. This guide explains what the term means, how the technology works and where it is used. SMD Full Form SMD stands for Surface-Mounted Device. In electronics, it means a component that is mounted directly on the surface of a circuit board instead of being pushed through holes in it. In LED screens, the red, green and blue LEDs are packed into one tiny surface-mounted chip, and each chip forms one pixel. What Is an SMD Screen? An SMD screen is an LED display made of many small modules. Each module is covered with SMD LED chips. Modules are joined into cabinets, and cabinets are joined into a screen of any size, from a small shop display to a large outdoor billboard. A controller sends the picture to every module so the whole screen shows one smooth image. How Does an SMD Screen Work? A computer, media player or camera sends the video signal. The LED controller scales the picture to the screen’s resolution. Receiving cards in each cabinet drive the LEDs. Each SMD chip mixes red, green and blue light to show the right colour for its pixel. SMD vs DIP LED Screens SMD screen DIP (traditional LED) screen LED design Red, green and blue in one chip Separate red, green and blue LEDs Picture Sharper, smoother colour Coarser image Viewing angle Wide Narrower Typical use Indoor and outdoor screens today Older outdoor signs Read more in our guide to the difference between SMD and LED screens. Types of SMD Screens Indoor SMD screens: fine pixel pitch for malls, offices, conference rooms and mosques Outdoor SMD screens: high brightness and weatherproof cabinets for billboards and building fronts Rental SMD screens: quick-assembly cabinets for weddings, concerts and exhibitions Video walls: many cabinets combined into one large display What Is Pixel Pitch? Pixel pitch is the distance between two pixels in millimetres. P2.5 means 2.5 mm. A smaller number gives a sharper picture for people standing close, and a larger number suits audiences far away. See our SMD screen sizes and pixel pitch guide for a full table. Where Are SMD Screens Used? Roadside billboards and building fronts Shops, malls and showrooms Corporate offices and conference rooms Weddings, concerts and stage events Mosques, schools and auditoriums Stadiums and public information boards Advantages of SMD Screens Bright, sharp pictures that are visible even in daylight (outdoor models) Content can be changed instantly, with no reprinting Any size can be built from modules Long life of up to 100,000 hours with proper care FAQs What does SMD stand for? SMD stands for Surface-Mounted Device. Is an SMD screen the same as an LED screen? An SMD screen is a type of LED screen. “SMD” describes how the LEDs are packaged: red, green and blue in one surface-mounted chip. How long does an SMD screen last? Up to 100,000 hours with proper maintenance. How much does an SMD screen cost in Pakistan? The price depends on pixel pitch, size and installation. See our SMD screen prices in Pakistan guide or request a free quote.