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What is Pixel Pitch?
Pixel pitch is the distance between two adjacent LEDs. It directly determines image quality, viewing distance, resolution, and your total cost[cite: 1]. The best practice is to choose based on your audience's closest viewing distance, not simply buying the smallest pitch[cite: 1].
P0.9 - P2.5
Best for Indoor[cite: 1]
P4 - P10
Best for Outdoor[cite: 1]
Pitch × 1 = Meters
Min. Viewing Distance Rule
P2.5
Most Cost-Effective Indoor

Watch our 60-second explanation of how pixel pitch works.

Experience the Difference
Drag the slider to see how pixel pitch affects detail at 2 meters.
P1.5 (High Clarity)
P4 (Pixelated up close)
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Answer 3 questions to get an engineer-level recommendation.
1. Where will the display be installed?
Indoor
Outdoor
2. What type of installation is this?
Permanent
Rental / Mobile
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3. What is the minimum viewing distance?
< 0.9 m (3.0 ft)
0.9–1.2 m (3.0–3.9 ft)
1.2–1.5 m (3.9–4.9 ft)
1.5–1.9 m (4.9–6.2 ft)
1.9–2.5 m (6.2–8.2 ft)
2.5–3.5 m (8.2–11.5 ft)
3.5–5.0 m (11.5–16.4 ft)
> 5.0 m (16.4 ft)
< 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
2.0–3.0 m (6.6–9.8 ft)
3.0–4.0 m (9.8–13.1 ft)
> 4.0 m (13.1 ft)
< 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
2.0–3.0 m (6.6–9.8 ft)
3.0–4.0 m (9.8–13.1 ft)
4.0–5.5 m (13.1–18.0 ft)
5.5–7.0 m (18.0–23.0 ft)
7.0–9.0 m (23.0–29.5 ft)
9.0–12 m (29.5–39.4 ft)
> 12 m (39.4 ft)
< 2.0 m (6.6 ft)
2.0–3.0 m (6.6–9.8 ft)
3.0–4.0 m (9.8–13.1 ft)
> 4.0 m (13.1 ft)
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Note: Recommendations balance image quality and cost without over-specifying pixel pitch. Finer pitch may be chosen for premium applications.
What are you building?
Church
Retail Store
Control Room
Outdoor Billboard
Canbest Engineer Recommendation
P2.5
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
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Canbest Engineer Recommendation
P2.6
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
View FIW Series See Church Cases
Canbest Engineer Recommendation
P2.7
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
View FIW Series See Church Cases
Canbest Engineer Recommendation
P2.8
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
Alternative Pitch
P1.8 (If budget allows)
View FIW Series See Church Cases
Avoid These Costly Mistakes
Real project errors and how our engineers corrected them.
The "Smallest Pitch" Trap
The Mistake: 
A corporate client bought P1.2 for a large meeting room where the front row was 6 meters away, needlessly overspending by over $30,000.
The Fix:  
P2.5 delivers identical visual clarity at a 6-meter viewing distance while saving nearly 45% of the total hardware budget.
Ignoring Ambient Brightness
The Mistake: 
A corporate client bought P1.2 for a large meeting room where the front row was 6 meters away, needlessly overspending by over $30,000.
The Fix:  
P2.5 delivers identical visual clarity at a 6-meter viewing distance while saving nearly 45% of the total hardware budget.
Ignoring Ambient Brightness
The Mistake: 
A corporate client bought P1.2 for a large meeting room where the front row was 6 meters away, needlessly overspending by over $30,000.
The Fix:  
P2.5 delivers identical visual clarity at a 6-meter viewing distance while saving nearly 45% of the total hardware budget.
Cost vs. Performance Matrix
A transparent breakdown of how pixel pitch impacts your investment.
Pixel Pitch Image Quality (at 3m) Relative Cost Pixel Density (px/m²) Pixel Density (px/m²)
3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters
3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters
3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters
3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters 3-6 meters
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Frequently Asked Questions

How is COB fundamentally different from SMD?

Most churches choose P1.5-P2.5 depending on viewing distance, stage size and camera requirements. The right choice should balance image quality and budget.

How is COB fundamentally different from SMD?

Most churches choose P1.5-P2.5 depending on viewing distance, stage size and camera requirements. The right choice should balance image quality and budget.

How is COB fundamentally different from SMD?

Most churches choose P1.5-P2.5 depending on viewing distance, stage size and camera requirements. The right choice should balance image quality and budget.

How is COB fundamentally different from SMD?

Most churches choose P1.5-P2.5 depending on viewing distance, stage size and camera requirements. The right choice should balance image quality and budget.

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