Are displays more expensive than TVs?

Although displays can sometimes be more expensive to buy, their higher quality, durability and additional features make them the superior solution with better value for money in the long run.

Why are displays often the better choice than TVs for conference rooms?

Screens are usually much brighter, offer additional features such as touch screens and screen sharing, making them ideal for corporate presentations and video conferences. They are also usually more energy-efficient, much more durable and require less maintenance, making them the more cost-effective option in the long run.

Are displays more prone to technical problems than TVs?

Although it varies from model to model, displays are generally more robust and reliable than TVs and are designed to run much longer (up to 24/7).

Can Zoom be transferred to the TV?

Yes, Zoom can be transferred to the TV by connecting your laptop or mirroring the screen of your terminal to the TV. However, this uses the camera and microphone of your terminal. This is perfectly adequate for private online meetings. However, if you want to make a professional impression on your clients, a conference solution in combination with a display is the better choice.

What type of displays are best suited for the meeting room?

High-resolution displays, preferably with interactive features, are the ideal equipment for meeting rooms as they provide a clear, sharp image and encourage collaboration in the conference.

Display or TV in the conference room?

The advantages of a professional display for use in companies and educational institutions

Professional display or TV for your conference room?

A TV is ideal for watching or streaming TV in your living room. However, if you want to equip your school or business with a TV to show presentations or hold video conferences, the features are limited. We'll show you the advantages of professional displays for businesses and why it's worth investing in high-quality conference room equipment.

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Professional Display and TV: A comparison of the advantages

The requirements for business and conference rooms are increasingly changing. It is no longer just about the pure display of content, but also about the interaction and collaboration of the participants in a conference or in a school. We present the advantages of displays over traditional TVs and explain why they are the better choice for professional environments such as conference rooms or educational institutions.

Advantages of displays

Suitable for continuous operation

Info terminal displays (e.g. for interactive city maps for tourists) or digital signage displays (e.g. as digital advertising posters) are designed for continuous operation for up to 24 hours a day, unlike conventional TV sets which are designed for less intensive use. This means that the displays offer the necessary durability and resistance for all-day operation without any loss of performance or quality.

Easy operation through touch screen

Many professional displays are equipped with a touch screen, which offers an additional advantage in terms of usability. Users can control presentations or applications simply by tapping or swiping on the screen. In addition, digital whiteboards enable collaborative work, making interaction more intuitive and focused.

Show content on multiple displays at the same time

The ability to display content synchronously on multiple screens is a huge advantage in business environments. If you want to make a presentation visible to everyone in a large room or share information across multiple locations, displays make this easy

Flexible mounting options in any room

No matter how your conference room, reception area or classroom is designed, the Professional Display blends harmoniously into the overall picture - with some models even upright. Due to their design, Professional Displays offer amazing flexibility in terms of orientation. Depending on the model, they can be set up in either portrait or landscape format, adding a new dimension to the presentation possibilities.

Brighter display and higher readability of content

Professional displays with higher brightness offer better readability - even in challenging lighting. This is important in meetings where details and texts must be clearly visible to every participant. The brightness of displays is usually between 350 and 750 cd/m². Forinteractive solutions, up to 500 cd/m² is sufficient so that the user is not dazzled when working on the display. To ensure that customers or students can easily see the content even in sunlight or strong lighting in the room, it is advisable to use displays with a high Haze level. The higher the Haze level, the more matte and less reflective the display.

Use informative screensavers

Professional displays allow the use of informative screensavers that can display important company news, opening hours, updates or even branding elements in your corporate design when the screen is not actively being used in the meeting room. This is a smart way to use the display for communication while saving energy. The screen saver can also be controlled via a timer so that it is only activated at certain times

Transfer content easily from your end device

Displays offer the possibility to transfer your content directly from your personal devices. This makes it easy to share presentations, videos and other media, whether they are stored on a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Many displays have a built-in screen sharing function such as Apple AirPlay, Miracast or Google Chromecast. In addition, you can equip your conference room with presentation systems from Barco, BenQ, Kindermann or Airtame and share your content even more flexibly in the conference room

Equip with programmes and apps for everyday office life

Interactive displays in particular can be equipped with a variety of business programmes and apps such as PowerPoint or Zoom, thus increasing efficiency in the office. From collaboration tools to planning software and design applications, displays can become acentral solution for daily teamwork.

Compatible with video conferencing systems

Professional displays are often equipped with an HDMI, often also with a USB-C connection and can thus be connected to modern video conferencing systems. This makes them a key element in any modern conference room. Video conferencing systems enable smooth and high-quality communication with every participant, regardless of their location.

Longer service life due to dust protection

Some Professional Displays are dust-protected thanks to corner sealing, screwsealing and opening sealing. Or they have a closed frame construction and can thus also be used in rooms where a lot of dust is generated (e.g. in workshops). There are also displays that have a special IP certification and are thus protected against water or vandalism.

Transfer or control content remotely

With the help of HDBaseT converters, you can transmit image and sound signals with a long LAN cable (up to 100 metres) instead of via HDMI or USB-C. This saves several expensive cables. This saves you having to use several, more expensive cables. If you want to control your content on digital signage displays, you need CMS software, such as Samsung Magic Info, LG SuperSign or Sony Teos.

Wide range of connections

A display is equipped with more connections needed by conference systems and office networks, e.g. HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, USB. This makes it easier to integrate into your technical office equipment. A LAN connection or RS232 interface is often available for integration into the company network.

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Advantages of televisions

For professional applications, displays are the first choice. However, some advantages can also be found on the television side.

Cheaper than a display

For about €1000, you can already get a 75-inch (189 cm) TV.

Simple and intuitive operation

Smart TVs can be controlled with your mobile phone or tablet. This allows you to quickly and wirelessly play a video or series via a streaming service

Entertainment in waiting areas

Business TVs can also be used to engage or inform waiting customers. These combine some of the advantages of a TV with those of a professional display. For example, you can use them to stream news and play an image film or videos

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The top advantages of displays for office and school at a glance

The most important advantages why displays are the ideal equipment for your conference and meeting rooms are briefly summarised for you.

Your advantages at a glance

Continuous use up to 24/7 possible
usable with touchscreen
many connection options
comfortable screen sharing and multiscreen

Find the right display!

: Although displays can sometimes be more expensive to buy, their higher quality, durability and additional features make them the superior solution with better value for money in the long run.
: Screens are usually much brighter, offer additional features such as touch screens and screen sharing, making them ideal for corporate presentations and video conferences. They are also usually more energy-efficient, much more durable and require less maintenance, making them the more cost-effective option in the long run.
: Although it varies from model to model, displays are generally more robust and reliable than TVs and are designed to run much longer (up to 24/7).
: Yes, Zoom can be transferred to the TV by connecting your laptop or mirroring the screen of your terminal to the TV. However, this uses the camera and microphone of your terminal. This is perfectly adequate for private online meetings. However, if you want to make a professional impression on your clients, a conference solution in combination with a display is the better choice.
: High-resolution displays, preferably with interactive features, are the ideal equipment for meeting rooms as they provide a clear, sharp image and encourage collaboration in the conference.

Staff in a meeting room looking at a display with a video conference in progress

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Conclusion: Display or TV for business?

For professional use, displays are the first choice. They are specifically designed for professional use in the meeting room. With their long operating time and special features such as touchscreen functions and business app integration, they offer a high level of interactivity and productivity that far exceeds the possibilities of conventional TVs.

Particularly noteworthy is the connectivity of the displays, which allows content from a variety of devices to be easily transferred and displayed on multiple screens simultaneously. This facilitates communication and collaboration within the team and increases the efficiency and effectiveness of meetings.

In addition, displays offer excellent readability and visibility, regardless of the lighting conditions in the room, due totheir higher brightness andhaze level. Built-in dust protection ensures longer life, justifying a long-term investment in the new equipment. However, for commercial environments where entertainment is paramount, such as doctor's office waiting rooms, business TVs may well be a suitable choice. However, when efficiency, flexibility and customisability are key, professional displays are the ideal solution.

To find the right display solutions for your applications, our visunext experts will be happy to provide you with individual advice.

Display application examples on the Samsung Flip

The Samsung Flip Pro WM75B interactive display is perfect for businesses and educational institutions. It is characterised by its very large work surface, which is perfectly designed for collaborative work. In this video you can learn more about the most important functions and examples of use.

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