{"id":2041,"date":"2019-12-05T10:26:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T10:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/?p=2041"},"modified":"2020-04-17T14:21:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T13:21:33","slug":"what-does-commercial-grade-really-mean-when-talking-about-digital-signage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/what-does-commercial-grade-really-mean-when-talking-about-digital-signage\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does \u2018Commercial Grade\u2019 Really Mean When Talking About Digital Signage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been exploring Digital Signage solutions, you may have come across the term <em>commercial grade<\/em> and not really known what it meant. This blog post aims to clear up that confusion by answering questions like\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the difference between consumer and commercial displays?<\/li>\n<li>What does commercial grade actually mean?<\/li>\n<li>Do all manufacturers who sell \u2018commercial grade\u2019 displays have the same specification?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Consumer vs. Commercial Displays<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The difference between consumer displays, such as your TV or computer monitor at home, and commercial displays (such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-products\/led-slimline-digital-signage-advertising-displays-standalone-plug-and-play.html\"><strong><u>Android Advertising Displays<\/u><\/strong><\/a>) is an important one. Despite this, there is still a common misconception that they are the virtually the same thing, but this is definitely not the case. Although they may both use LCD technology, our commercial displays are built with commercial grade panels and components, meaning they can be in constant use for up to 70,000 hours, whilst your TV at home is built with consumer grade components, meaning it is only designed to be used for a few hours at a time. This is only a brief overview \u2013 for a more detailed explanation, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/digital-signage-consumer-tvs-vs-commercial-displays\/\"><strong><u>here<\/u> <\/strong><\/a>to read a blog post dedicated to this topic.<\/p>\n<p>So, commercial displays use commercial grade panels and components\u2026 But what does the term \u2018commercial grade\u2019 actually mean?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Defining Commercial Grade<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A quick Google search will tell you that commercial grade is a term used to distinguish between products that are intended for commercial use, typically in public spaces, and those that are intended for domestic use. It implies that the product is more durable, working better for longer even when in constant use.<\/p>\n<p>A good analogy is kitchen knives. At home, if you\u2019re anything like me, you probably use relatively cheap, blunt knives \u2013 these are consumer grade. At a fancy restaurant, you would expect the head chef to be using high quality, expensive knives because these would be used extensively every single day and so must be extremely durable \u2013 these are commercial grade. Obviously this is a very basic example as there are many more components in a Digital Signage solution than there are in a knife, but it illustrates the fundamental difference nicely.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>\u2018Commercial Grade\u2019 vs. <em>True <\/em>Commercial Grade<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>However, as you\u2019ve probably realised, the definition of commercial grade is fairly vague. This means that not all commercial grade products meet the same standards. In fact, a lot of manufacturers label products as \u2018commercial grade\u2019 even though they have specifications more similar to those of consumer grade products.<\/p>\n<p>In the Digital Signage world, this mostly applies to manufacturers who try to pass off displays that can only be used 16\/7, or even 12\/7, as \u2018commercial grade\u2019. However, most of us would be lying if we said we\u2019d never left our TV on for more than 12 hours \u2013 whether that be binging a box set, having a movie marathon, getting really into a video game, or just using the TV as background noise. Therefore, can 12\/7 or 16\/7 displays <em>really <\/em>be considered \u2018commercial grade\u2019, or are they closer to consumer grade?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/247-Usage-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"24\/7 usage icon\" width=\"179\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/247-Usage-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/247-Usage-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/247-Usage-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/247-Usage-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/247-Usage-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/247-Usage.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here at Allsee, we believe that the only true commercial grade displays are those that can be used 24\/7, which is why we ensure that all our products meet this standard. Our products are\u00a0guaranteed to be durable and reliable no matter what your usage requirements are, meaning you can run your display for as long as you like without worrying about overuse. Even if not in constant use, a 24\/7 display will last a lot longer than a 12\/7 or a 16\/7 display. This means lower costs in the long run, as you are a lot less likely to need to replace your display as soon as it is outside of warranty. Additionally, a 24\/7 display allows you total flexibility if your usage requirements change \u2013 thus future-proofing your investment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Colours-Brightness2-e1575540376359-300x256.jpg\" alt=\"High Brightness Display labelled with 'vibrant colours' and 'high brightness'\" width=\"336\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Colours-Brightness2-e1575540376359-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Colours-Brightness2-e1575540376359-768x655.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Colours-Brightness2-e1575540376359-1024x874.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Colours-Brightness2-e1575540376359-316x270.jpg 316w, https:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Colours-Brightness2-e1575540376359.jpg 1132w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To achieve these true commercial grade standards, all Allsee products are built with high quality LCD panels and LED backlights. This means our displays are much less susceptible to problems like image retention, which is where previous images leave a residual \u2018ghost\u2019 on the screen that is visible over the current image, even when used 24\/7.<\/p>\n<p>By using commercial grade panels and components, we also ensure that colours remain vibrant and accurate throughout the product\u2019s lifespan, as well as achieving high brightness levels. Some manufacturers promote displays with a brightness of 350 cd\/m\u00b2 as \u2018commercial grade\u2019, but this is around the same as your standard television. At Allsee, all of our displays have a brightness of at least 450 cd\/m\u00b2, if not more. In fact, our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allsee-tech.com\/digital-signage-products\/led-ultra-high-brightness-sunlight-readable-large-format-professional-commercial-grade-industrial-monitor.html\"><strong><u>Ultra High Brightness Professional Monitors<\/u><\/strong><\/a> boast a brightness of 2,500 cd\/m\u00b2! This is another reason why our products can be classed as true commercial grade.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So, when choosing which Digital Signage solution is right for you, don\u2019t settle for anything less than true commercial grade. If a manufacturer isn\u2019t shouting about 24\/7 running times and high brightness panels, the chances are their displays aren\u2019t too different from consumer grade options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been exploring Digital Signage solutions, you may have come across the term commercial grade and not really known what it meant. This blog post aims to clear up that confusion by answering questions like\u2026 What is the difference between consumer and commercial displays? What does commercial grade actually mean? 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