I’ve seen a lot of outdoor LED screens fading or flickering after just a year or two — especially in places with high sunlight or humidity. It’s not always about cheap LEDs; in most cases, the problem starts with poor setup decisions.
From our projects and troubleshooting experience, these four things make the biggest difference in long-term performance:
-
Cabinet ventilation: Poor airflow traps heat, leading to faster pixel degradation. Aluminum cabinets or good ventilation channels work much better.
-
Waterproofing ≠ maintenance-free: Even with IP65 protection, dust accumulation reduces brightness and shortens lifespan.
-
Brightness control: Instead of running at full 6,000+ nits all day, adaptive brightness keeps visuals stable and extends LED life.
-
Front-service access: Makes maintenance way easier and minimizes downtime when replacing modules.
For anyone looking into the technical side — there’s a really clear breakdown of outdoor LED display specs, pixel pitch, and installation options on UnifyLED’s Outdoor Display Guide.
It’s one of the better overviews I’ve come across for explaining how cabinet design, brightness, and waterproofing actually impact performance.