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How to Specify an Indoor COB LED Display – COB vs SMD, Pixel Pitch Selection, and the Costs Buyers Overlook
COB vs SMD – What Actually Changes
COB and SMD solve the same problem in different ways. SMD mounts individual LED packages onto the board surface. COB bonds the chips directly to the board and covers them with a protective layer. The practical differences appear in three areas.
Surface smoothness. COB produces a flatter surface, which reduces glare and improves appearance at close viewing distances. This matters in control rooms and conference rooms where the screen is viewed from a few meters.
Physical protection. The COB surface resists contact damage better than exposed SMD packages. In rooms where the display is within reach of occupants, this reduces the risk of dead pixels from accidental contact.
Contrast. COB typically produces higher contrast than SMD at the same pitch, because the surface reflects less ambient light.

Pixel Pitch Selection – Work Backwards From Viewing Distance
The correct sequence starts with viewing distance, not pitch.
|
Pixel Pitch |
Comfortable Indoor Viewing Distance |
Typical Use |
|
P0.78 |
1–2.5 m |
Control room, close data review |
|
P0.93 |
1.5–3 m |
Control room, broadcast studio |
|
P1.25 |
2–5 m |
Conference room, showroom |
|
P1.56 |
3–6 m |
Boardroom, lobby |
Choosing a finer pitch than the room requires adds cost without visible improvement. Choosing a coarser pitch than the viewing distance allows produces visible pixel structure.

The 16:9 Cabinet and Why It Reduces System Cost
A 600×337.5mm cabinet matches standard video aspect ratio. This means the display does not require content reformatting or letterboxing, and the pixel count maps directly to 2K, 4K, or 8K standards. In systems where content is produced in standard formats, this reduces integration work and avoids the scaling hardware that non-16:9 cabinets often require.

Front Service and the Hidden Rear Access Cost
A display that requires rear access needs either a service corridor or a mounting method that allows the screen to swing away from the wall. Both add cost. The 600 Series uses full front service with an electric vacuum clamp, so modules can be replaced from the front. On retrofit projects, this often determines whether a wall-mounted installation is feasible.

The Weight and Depth Variables
A 30mm cabinet at 5.1kg allows wall mounting on structures that cannot support deeper or heavier displays. On retrofit projects, the weight and depth often determine feasibility more than pixel pitch. Confirm the wall structure and mounting method before finalizing the specification.

Questions to Ask Every Indoor LED Supplier
- Is the pixel pitch matched to the actual viewing distance, or chosen for marketing?
- Does the cabinet match 16:9 native, or does it require content scaling?
- Is maintenance front-access only, or does it require rear clearance?
- What is the cabinet weight and depth, and what mounting does it allow?
- What is the contrast ratio at the specified pitch?
- What resolutions are achievable through splicing, and at what cabinet count?
- What is covered under warranty, and what is excluded?

Project Cases
This special 90‑degree corner LED display is deployed in the institute lobby. Seamless corner splicing delivers continuous visuals on two adjacent surfaces. Mainly for brand logo display, welcome information and corporate image promotion. Eye‑catching for visitors. Suitable for hospital lobbies, exhibition centers and corporate entrance halls.

FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between COB and SMD?
COB bonds LED chips directly to the board, producing a smoother, more protected surface. SMD mounts individual packages on the board surface.
Q2: What pixel pitches are available?
P0.78, P0.93, P1.25, P1.56.
Q3: How is the display maintained?
Full front service using an electric vacuum clamp. No rear access required.
Q4: What resolutions can be achieved?
2K, 4K, and 8K through cabinet splicing.
Q5: What is the cabinet weight?
5.1kg per 600×337.5mm cabinet.
Q6: What is the cabinet thickness?
30mm.
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