Choosing the right displays for your digital signage system is as critical as picking the right digital signage media players. The wrong hardware selections will deliver low-quality signage.
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For digital signage displays, we recommend the Avocor R Series Hardware as a Service, our add-on subscription with a built-in media player. With the Avocor R Series Hardware as a Service, you can simplify your digital signage and eliminate upfront CAPEX costs.
We provide support, handle software updates, and if you ever run into a problem with the Avocor R Series Hardware as a Service, we’ll replace it. You also have the option to upgrade them at your renewal, so you don’t need to worry about refreshing your hardware.
The R Series takes minutes to set up, flawlessly handles demanding schedules, and is designed for digital signage. And you can simplify your procurement by purchasing your digital signage software and hardware from one place.
The ideal display will deliver crisp signage regardless if you’re displaying photographs, text, video, or all forms of media at once. Additionally, the perfect display will come at a price point that works for your budget. Let’s dive into how to find the best display for your digital signage system.
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Displays, monitors, screens, and even TVs are all interchangeable terms that are commonly used to describe the device that shows your signage. Here at Rise Vision, we like to use the word “display” because it’s been the go-to industry term for a few decades now.
If you’re shopping online for interactive displays, any of the terms (display, monitor, screen, LCD screen, LED screen) will point you in the right direction. However, it’s important that you purchase a commercial digital display. This will help you avoid buying TVs that are designed for home entertainment and not digital signage.
A commercial digital display is designed to run continuously, whereas a consumer-grade display is designed to work for a few hours a day. Remember, most digital signage campaigns run 24/7 and need to be powered by hardware that can continuously run, nonstop.
All digital signage displays should have HDMI ports these days. It’s possible to set up a digital signage system using older displays that only support VGA or DVI. However, we strongly suggest only using digital signs that support HDMI. Displays that use HDMI will produce a crisper and cleaner-looking picture. Additionally, it will be difficult to find a digital signage media player that can output video in anything other than HDMI.
Weight is the most overlooked specification when choosing commercial displays with seamless integration. It’s easy to be swayed by performance features such as resolution and backlighting technology, but a heavy display can easily put the brakes on your installation process.
The first thing you need to do is know the weight limit of your mounting hardware and surface. An extra-heavy display will rip right out of a wall or collapse support structures. Not to mention, a heavy display can increase the risk of injuries to technicians and staff.
More modern displays are being designed with an extra-thin side profile, which not only solves the weight issues described above but also can improve the overall aesthetic you’re aiming for. The reason why we suggest knowing this dimension is that most displays sold online are shown with only a front view. It’s easy to miss the profile thickness when the side image isn’t being shown.
Choosing the perfect size for your display is an important consideration and something that needs special attention. Where you plan on putting your display (or displays) will determine what size you can buy.
For instance, if you plan on placing your display in a cabinet or recessed wall, you’ll need to measure the dimensions of that space to make sure there’s enough room to service the display in the future.
There are also cases where an entire wall may be dedicated to digital signs, and purchasing a display that’s too small may affect the aesthetics of the overall presentation. We recommend creating a schematic that details the dimensions of the wall or space you plan on placing your display in. Identify the distances from the display to the floor, ceiling, and other edges on your schematic.
There are three common resolutions available for displays:
- 1080 - 1,080 pixels by 1,920 pixels (2,073,600 pixels)
- 4k - 3,840 pixels by 2,160 pixels (8,294,400 pixels)
- 8k - 7,690 pixels by 4,320 pixels (33,177,600 pixels)
The general rule of thumb is: the more pixels a display has, the higher the picture quality.
For digital signage applications, 4k displays will produce great-looking images and video and are perfectly suited for any criteria. 8k displays are generally too expensive and require advanced media player hardware to operate. At this point in time, we do not recommend using 8k displays for digital signage applications.
Most displays are marketed using their diagonal dimension. For instance, a 48-inch display means the diagonal distance between opposing corners of the LCD screen will be 48 inches long. However, the actual dimensions of the display will be different. Those dimensions will be provided separately and will come in both height and width.
Knowing the true dimensions of your display is important for installation and aesthetic planning. If your digital signage display is going to be stowed in a cabinet or recessed area of a wall, knowing the height and width will be critical to a successful installation.
Most interactive displays range from 48 to 65 inches. Any display that’s outside this range tends to become less practical.
“We use Rise Vision to display marketing videos, safety videos, consumer venues, etc. Changes are easy to make, and do not require our displays to be connected to network (videos will run offline!)”
In recent years, displays have gotten larger due to increased consumer demand. At the time of this writing, the largest standard display is marketed as a 98-inch diagonal - about 7 feet by 4 feet. There are larger displays, but they’re incredibly expensive and require special delivery and installation. For instance, Samsung has come out with The Wall Luxury, which is 24 feet in width.
Commercial displays connect seamlessly to your chosen content management platform, allowing you to easily manage playlists, schedules, and messages across menu boards, video walls, and other display types.
Businesses in retail, hospitality, and corporate environments gain exclusive benefits like simplified scheduling, consistent branding, and centralized control of advertising and wayfinding messages through one unified platform.
Yes, you can add and manage displays in various locations to deliver consistent branding, adjust colors or content for local audiences, and even link new products or promotions directly to your digital signage cart system.
Video walls create a powerful visual impact that helps businesses attract attention, enhance advertising efforts, and display dynamic messages across multiple screens simultaneously for maximum visibility.
Retail stores enjoy exclusive benefits such as increased brand awareness, real-time promotions, and the ability to manage content easily across multiple locations.
Digital signage assists with wayfinding by guiding visitors through business environments like malls or campuses using clear, interactive maps and visual cues.
Choose displays that offer high brightness, accurate colors, and flexible features like touch capabilities to enhance user engagement and brand presentation.
Yes, you can manage and add content instantly across all your connected products, ensuring every message is up to date and aligned with your campaign goals.
Touch screens make it easier for customers to explore menus, promotions, or directions while helping businesses offer engaging and memorable experiences.
Absolutely, you can add or remove products from your digital signage cart at any moment, giving you complete control over your marketing updates and seasonal campaigns.
In conference rooms, digital signage allows teams to show captivating content like data dashboards, slides, or videos that make meetings more productive and visually engaging.
Video walls help a business create an impressive visual impact, ideal for large spaces where brands want to speak directly to their audience with high-quality visuals and motion content.
Digital menu boards are now used across different business settings, from offices to retail, offering flexible content updates and consistent signage branding.
Dynamic videos, bold visuals, and real-time data make for captivating content that grabs attention and enhances the overall signage experience.
Digital signs allow companies to speak directly to employees, clients, or visitors with targeted messaging that informs, inspires, and supports brand communication.
To get started with digital signage displays, you’ll need to first pick a template from our website or from this page and then sign up for a free Rise Vision trial account.
After picking a template and then creating a Rise Vision trial account, it's time to activate your display.
To share Rise Vision to digital signage, you need a digital signage display or TV and a digital signage media player if it isn't built into the TV.
Remember to continue communicating better by subscribing to our free weekly template recommendations, and be sure to attend one of our free weekly training sessions. Also, we’re standing by if there’s any problem; feel free to contact us anytime.
“It’s been a lot easier to share news and promotions with our customers while still keeping them entertained. We also just added a display in our back office and have had great feedback from the team!”
