Two Options for Large-Format Event Displays
When you need a large visual display for your event, you have two primary options: LED video walls and projectors with screens. Both serve the same basic purpose, but they work very differently and each has distinct advantages depending on your event type, venue, and budget.
LED Video Walls: The Premium Choice
LED video walls are modular display panels that tile together to create a seamless, bright, high-resolution screen in virtually any size or shape.
Advantages
- Brightness: Visible even in brightly lit environments, outdoor settings, and direct sunlight.
- Contrast and color: Deep blacks, vivid colors, and high contrast ratios that make content pop.
- Flexibility: Panels configure in any size or aspect ratio, from standard 16:9 to wide panoramic displays.
- Reliability: No lamps to burn out, no alignment issues. Consistent throughout long events.
- Viewing angles: Content looks great from virtually any angle, critical for trade show floors.
When to Choose LED
LED video walls are ideal for trade shows, concerts, corporate keynotes, outdoor festivals, and any event where brightness and visual impact matter. They are the standard for stage backdrops at major events.
Projectors: The Versatile Workhorse
Modern projectors deliver impressive brightness and resolution at lower price points than LED walls.
Advantages
- Cost: For large image sizes, projection is typically more affordable than an equivalent LED wall.
- Image size: A single projector can fill a very large screen from a distance.
- Simplicity: One projector, one screen, one source. Setup time is minimal.
- Rear projection: Eliminates shadow issues and keeps equipment hidden from the audience.
When to Choose Projectors
Projectors are great for conferences, presentations, seminars, and indoor events where ambient lighting can be controlled.
Making the Right Choice
Your decision comes down to venue lighting conditions, content type, audience size, viewing distance, and budget. If you are unsure, Harris Production Services can assess your venue and recommend the right solution.
Contact us for a free consultation on video display options for your upcoming event.