Smart pixel wall
The optimal viewing distance is the point where image fidelity is retained, but if the observer moved much closer, the image quality would decrease or the screen would appear pixelated.įor example, a display with interactive touch solutions will need a low pixel pitch to produce crisp images for the nearby audience. Materials and production costs are higher for smaller pixel pitch since more LED clusters are required to create a higher pixel density.Ĭonsumers can get the best value for their LED screen by determining the optimal viewing distance of their screen.
Smaller pixel pitch universally provides greater resolution, but is more expensive. What is the right pixel pitch for my needs? At a greater viewing distance, higher pixel density loses its visual advantages and simply increases the cost of the display. Additional pixel density is intended for a closer viewing distance. While higher pixel density delivers improved visual quality, it is not the ideal option for every situation.
So, a 1.2mm screen will have significantly higher resolution and a closer optimal viewing distance than a 16mm. Conversely, a higher pixel pitch elongates the minimum viewing distance. When determining viewing distance and pixel pitch, the rule of thumb is that a smaller pixel pitch allows for a closer viewing distance. This allows the viewer to stand closer to the screen and enjoy a clear image without the distraction of discerning individual pixels. An image achieves smoother borders and finer detail with lower pixel pitch values. Pixel pitch is important because it influences the optimal viewing distance for your display. This equates to higher pixel density and improved screen resolution. Since pixel pitch indicates the amount of space between two pixels, a smaller pixel pitch means there is less empty space between pixels. Sometimes referred to as pitch or dot pitch, the pixel pitch is the distance in millimetres from the centre of a pixel to the centre of the adjacent pixel. Pixel pitch describes the density of the pixels (LED clusters) on an LED display and correlates with resolution.