500×500 vs 500×1000 Rental LED Cabinets: How the Quote Changes for the Same Wall Area

Quick answer

For the same rectangular area, a 500×1000 mm rental cabinet wall needs fewer cabinets than a 500×500 mm wall, so the quotation should separate cabinet count, quick-lock or connection hardware, flight cases, spare modules and freight. Confirm the exact EagerLED model, pitch, indoor or outdoor rating and cabinet schedule before comparing totals.

Sources used: EA1000C6 specs; EA500C6 specs; EA1000H9 specs; EA250WH5 specs

How cabinet size changes the unit count for the same area

The first quotation change is the cabinet count. For an upright 500×1000 mm rectangular wall, the supplied EA1000C6 example divides width by 0.5 and height by 1: a 4 m × 3 m wall uses 8 columns and 3 rows, or 24 cabinets. The EA500C6 500×500 example covers 0.25 m² per cabinet and uses 8 columns × 6 rows on the same 4 m × 3 m wall, or 48 cabinets. That is a materially different cabinet count for the same rectangular area, before spares. Curved or mixed-size layouts need a separate cabinet plan, so the count cannot be copied to a non-rectangular wall. When both formats appear, keep a mixed cabinet-size quote breakdown so each size is visible.

The area difference is arithmetic, not a performance claim. A 500×500 mm cabinet covers 0.25 m²; an upright 500×1000 mm cabinet occupies 0.5 m² under the supplied 0.5 m width and 1 m height method. That does not mean the larger cabinet is automatically cheaper; the quotation still depends on model, pitch, indoor or outdoor configuration, control scope, spares and freight.

What the quotation should itemise beyond cabinet count

The cabinet line is only one part of the quote. EagerLED’s EA1000C6 pricing statement says price depends on the chosen indoor or outdoor model, pixel pitch, screen size and system scope, and it asks for an itemized quote covering cabinets, control equipment, spares, packaging and freight. The EA500C6 request says purchase price depends on pixel pitch, indoor or outdoor model, cabinet quantity and system requirements, and it asks for an itemized quote identifying the controller, spare parts, rigging, flight cases and freight. Use those as separate lines so the cabinet-size comparison does not hide scope differences.

The same discipline applies to other 500×1000 rental cabinets in the evidence. The EA1000H9 project page says price depends on pixel pitch, screen size, cabinet quantity, control system, spare modules and freight, and asks for wall width, height, viewing distance, indoor or outdoor use and delivery city before returning an itemised quotation including spares and shipping. If the wall is a permanent indoor installation rather than a rental fleet, the EA250WH5 quote depends on pixel pitch, wall size, cabinet quantity, control system, spare modules and shipping; that is a different scope from a rental wall and should not be blended with it. When you compare LED screen quotes, use the same line structure on every bid.

Quotation lines that change when the same rectangular area uses 500×500 or 500×1000 cabinets

Handling, locks and cabinet weight: what changes with the larger format

The larger cabinet changes handling counts, not just area. EA1000C6 is documented with a die-cast aluminum frame, stainless-steel locks and screws, aluminum-alloy handles, positioning beads, double quick locks, corner protectors and an openable back cover. EA500C6 is documented with a 6.5 kg indoor cabinet or 7.3 kg outdoor cabinet, positioning pins, aluminum handles, stainless steel screws and dual quick locks. Fewer 500×1000 cabinets means fewer units to lift and fewer cabinet joints to inspect, but the per-cabinet weight matters for crew planning.

Be careful with weight evidence. The supplied EA1000C6 material does not state a cabinet weight, so do not fill that gap with the EA1000H9 figure. The EA1000H9 500×1000 mm cabinet is separately documented at 12 kg indoors and 13 kg outdoors. For the EA1000C6, ask for the exact model weight and any lifting or handling limit. Lock counts should also follow the cabinet schedule: EA1000C6 has quick locks on the top and left sides, while EA500C6 has quick locks on the top and side, so the quote should state lock hardware and spare locks per cabinet.

Spares, flight cases and freight when the cabinet count changes

Spares do not scale automatically with cabinet count. The EA500C6 indoor specification table lists GOB on P1.56, P1.95 and P2.6, and the source says to confirm the exact model and matching spare modules in the order rather than assuming GOB is included on every pitch. If the wall uses both 500×500 and 500×1000 cabinets, spare modules, power supplies and receiving cards should be listed for each format and pitch. The C6 sources state that the two sizes support mixed splicing, so the spare package should follow the actual cabinet matrix.

Flight cases and freight need their own lines. The EA500C6 quote request asks for the controller, spare parts, rigging, flight cases and freight to be identified; the EA1000C6 request asks for an itemized quote covering cabinets, control equipment, spares, packaging and freight. A same-area wall with fewer, larger cabinets may reduce cabinet handling, but case count depends on cabinet dimensions, case capacity and loaded weight. Request the case count, loaded weight and freight scope for the exact format rather than assuming the case line changes with the cabinet line. Use the flight-case specification checks for case capacity and loaded weight.

Indoor, outdoor and mixed-size walls: quote them as separate scope

Indoor and outdoor cabinets are different configurations. EA1000C6 outdoor models are listed with IP65 protection at the front and IP54 at the rear, while indoor models are IP31; the source also says to confirm installation conditions and weather protection for rear connections. EA500C6 indoor models are rated IP31, and an outdoor project should select an outdoor model and confirm its front and rear protection ratings. A quotation that blends both into one cabinet line makes it impossible to see which protection rating and model you are buying. Use the EA1000C6 quotation lines to keep indoor and outdoor scope separate.

Mixed-size C6 walls need a layout matrix rather than a single total. The EA500C6 source states that EA500C6 and EA1000C6 cabinets support vertical mixed splicing for varied screen proportions, and that matching pixel pitch and configuration must be confirmed before combining cabinets. The EA1000C6 source states the 500×1000 mm cabinet connects vertically with the EA500C6 500×500 rental LED display. Ask for separate cabinet lines for each size and a diagram showing which positions use each format; for a curved section, confirm the optional curve or angle hardware for the exact model. Review the mixed C6 splicing evidence against your layout.

A practical decision rule for comparing 500×500 and 500×1000 quotations

For a plain rectangular wall that divides cleanly at 500 mm columns and 1,000 mm rows, quote the 500×1000 option first because it needs fewer cabinets, fewer units to handle and fewer cabinet joints. For a wall that needs smaller increments or a stepped edge, quote the 500×500 option. The documented EA500C6 supports staggered splicing for stepped and asymmetric shapes; its cabinet weights are 6.5 kg indoors and 7.3 kg outdoors. The EA1000C6 supports mixed splicing and optional angle hardware, so a 500×1000 wall can still incorporate curves or mixed proportions when the hardware is quoted.

Do not compare the two formats on the cabinet total alone. Put cabinet count, control equipment, spare parts, packaging or flight cases and freight on separate lines for each option, then compare the same wall dimensions, pitch, indoor or outdoor rating and delivery scope. If the layout is curved, mixed-size or non-rectangular, defer the cabinet count decision until a project-specific cabinet plan is supplied. That is the point where the 4 m × 3 m example stops being a reliable shortcut.

Scenario choices for a rental wall quotation

500×500 cabinet count for 4 m x 3 m wall

Illustrative calculation: 8 × 6 = 48 cabinets. Supplied example: 8 columns × 6 rows for 500×500 mm EA500C6 cabinets on a 4 m × 3 m rectangular wall.

500×1000 cabinet count for 4 m x 3 m wall

Illustrative calculation: 8 × 3 = 24 cabinets. Supplied example: 8 columns × 3 rows for upright 500×1000 mm EA1000C6 cabinets on a 4 m × 3 m rectangular wall.

Area per upright 500×1000 mm cabinet

Illustrative calculation: 0.5 × 1 = 0.5 m². Derived from the supplied method for upright 500×1000 mm cabinets: divide width in metres by 0.5 and height by 1.

Area per 500×500 mm cabinet

Illustrative calculation: 0.5 × 0.5 = 0.25 m². Supplied EA500C6 example states each 500×500 mm cabinet covers 0.25 m².

Buyer checklist

• Request a cabinet schedule showing columns, rows and orientation for the exact wall dimensions, not only total area.
• Require separate quotation lines for cabinet count, control equipment, spare parts, flight cases or packaging, and freight.
• State exact model, pixel pitch, indoor or outdoor rating and protection values on each line.
• Ask for the exact cabinet weight and handling limit for the 500×1000 model; use the EA500C6 6.5 kg indoor or 7.3 kg outdoor figure only for that model.
• Confirm quick-lock hardware, corner protectors, rear access and curve hardware for each cabinet size ordered.
• Match spare modules, power supplies and HUB parts to the exact model, pitch and cabinet format before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

For the same 4 m × 3 m rectangular wall, how many cabinets does each format need?

The supplied examples: 500×500 mm EA500C6 uses 8 columns × 6 rows = 48 cabinets; upright 500×1000 mm EA1000C6 uses 8 columns × 3 rows = 24 cabinets. Each 500×500 cabinet covers 0.25 m². Curved or mixed-size layouts need a separate cabinet plan.

Does using 500×1000 cabinets mean fewer locks on the quotation?

The EA1000C6 is documented with a double quick-lock design and locks on the top and left; EA500C6 has dual quick locks on the top and side. Fewer cabinets means fewer cabinet joints, but the quote should state lock quantity per cabinet and spare locks rather than assume a lock count from area alone.

What cabinet weight should I use for crew planning?

EA500C6 is documented at 6.5 kg indoors and 7.3 kg outdoors. The supplied EA1000C6 material does not state a cabinet weight; request it for the exact model. EA1000H9 is separately documented at 12 kg indoors and 13 kg outdoors, so do not transfer that figure to EA1000C6.

Can a quotation mix 500×500 and 500×1000 C6 cabinets?

Yes, the C6 sources state EA500C6 and EA1000C6 support vertical mixed splicing for varied proportions, and the 500×1000 EA1000C6 connects vertically with the EA500C6. Confirm matching pixel pitch, configuration and a cabinet matrix before ordering.

How should flight cases and freight be listed when cabinet size changes?

The EA500C6 quote request asks for controller, spare parts, rigging, flight cases and freight to be identified; the EA1000C6 request asks for an itemized quote covering cabinets, control equipment, spares, packaging and freight. Request case count and loaded weight separately because case capacity depends on cabinet dimensions.

Should indoor and outdoor cabinets share one quotation line?

No. EA1000C6 outdoor models are IP65 front and IP54 rear, indoor models are IP31; EA500C6 indoor models are IP31 and outdoor models offer up to IP65 front protection. Keep the lines separate and confirm rear-connection weather protection for outdoor use.

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