LED Specs Compare Tool – Pitches, Brightness, IP, Refresh, IC

Compare pixel pitch, brightness, IP rating, refresh, grayscale, drivers, cabinet size, weight, and more.

Pick two or more LED models and compare what truly impacts viewing and installation: pixel pitch and total resolution, brightness (nits) for your ambient light, IP rating for outdoor protection, refresh rate for camera friendliness, driver IC & grayscale for smooth gradients, and cabinet size/weight for structure. When you’re done, jump to budget and power with our estimators. Need guidance? Try the Brightness Recommendation Tool, get a live budget with the LED Screen Price Estimator, and verify circuits via the Power Consumption Estimator.

Viewing experience

Pixel pitch & viewing distance: P8 vs P6 changes legibility at 8–12 m.

Refresh rate (≥3840 Hz): reduces camera banding and small-text flicker.

Grayscale/bit depth & driver IC: smoother gradients, less posterization.

Site & environment

Brightness (nits): 3–5k in shade, 5–6k in partial sun, 7–8k+ in harsh sun.

IP rating: IP65 front for wind-driven rain; upgrade sealing in coastal sites.

Build & serviceability

Cabinet format/size (e.g., 960×960 vs 500×500) affects splicing and spares.

Depth/weight & structure: rigging limits, wall loads, front vs rear access.

PSU topology & redundancy: stability at higher brightness classes.`

Decision recipes

“P8 vs P6 for a 12 m viewing distance” → If most viewers are ≥12 m or video-heavy, P8 is cost-efficient; if <10 m with fine text/UI, pick P6. 

“5,000 vs 7,500 nits storefront” → Afternoon sun or glass reflections → 7–8k; otherwise 5–6k. 

 “IP54 vs IP65 outdoor” → Frequent wind-driven rain → IP65 front; sheltered façades under canopies can work with IP54 plus good sealing. 

 “3840 vs 7680 Hz refresh” → 3840 Hz fits most signage; broadcast/slow-mo capture favors 7680 Hz.

Glossary 

Nits (cd/m²): screen brightness; match to ambient light. IP rating: ingress protection (dust/water), e.g., IP65 = dust-tight + water jets. Refresh rate: redraws per second; higher reduces camera artifacts. Grayscale/bit depth: tonal steps; impacts gradients and skin tones. Driver IC (e.g., ICN/MBI): current/grayscale stability under heat. GOB/COB: protective resin/chip-on-board for impact and moisture resistance.

Next step after comparison 

Get a live budget → led screen price estimator 

Check power & circuits →power consumption estimator 

Plan size & layout → LED-Screen Planner 

 Visualize cabinet splicing → cabinet splicing visualizer

FAQ 

P8 vs P6 — which is better for 8–12 m viewing?
If text/UI is common at 8–10 m, P6 keeps edges cleaner. For 12 m+ or video-heavy content, P8 is typically sufficient and more cost-efficient.

5,000 vs 7,500 nits: how much price difference?
On the same size/cabinet, 7–8k nits usually adds ~+35–50% hardware vs a 3.5k baseline (5k ≈ +20–30%). If you’re between two classes, pick the higher and dim intelligently.

IP54 vs IP65 for outdoor?
Frequent rain or wind-driven spray → IP65 front. Sheltered façades under canopies can work with IP54, but sealing and maintenance are key.

3840 vs 7680 Hz refresh — do I need 7,680?
3840 Hz is fine for most signage. Choose 7680 Hz if broadcast filming, slow-motion capture, or camera-heavy environments are routine.

Which matters more, brightness or pitch?
For outdoor legibility in sun, brightness match comes first. Then pick pitch by viewing distance and text size. Use our tools to validate both.

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