Hi everyone,
I’ve been digging deep into the tech side of digital conversions lately. We all know that for roadside billboards (viewed from 500ft+), P10 or P16 is usually the industry standard.
However, I recently came across a technical comparison of much tighter pitches (P2.6 vs P3.91) typically used for indoor rentals and close-viewing events. It was actually quite an eye-opener regarding how drastically “Minimum Viewing Distance” changes with just a 1mm difference in pitch.
It really reinforces the importance of matching the screen resolution to the exact distance of your traffic.
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P3.91: Great for value, but needs distance.
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P2.6: Incredible detail, but costs significantly more.
For those interested in the technical breakdown of how pixel density affects image quality (even if you are buying larger pitch screens, the logic is the same), this guide breaks it down well: P2.6 vs P3.91 Rental LED Screen Comparison
Just curious – for those operating digital billboards in slower traffic zones (like city centers or red lights), are you seeing a push towards tighter pitches like P6 or P8 lately? Or is P10 still “good enough”?