02 / THE TRADE-OFFS
Compare the right details.
Make specification choices around viewing distance, content and service access—not a feature list in isolation.
COB vs SMD LED Displays: Choose by Use, Service and Cost
COB mounts LED chips directly to the board under a protective surface, while SMD uses packaged devices mounted to the board; compare sample image quality, touch risk, module service method, power data and full-system price for the exact products.
LED vs LCD Video Wall: A B2B Buying Comparison
Choose tiled LCD when close-range fixed resolution and a lower-cost standard array fit the room; choose direct-view LED when continuous imagery, custom dimensions or larger viewing distances justify its system cost.
Fine-Pitch vs Standard LED: Pay for Detail Viewers Can Use
Fine pitch earns its premium when viewers stand close or content needs more pixels on a fixed-size wall; larger pitch is often the sounder choice at longer distances, where extra pixel density may not be visible.