P1.86 vs P2.5: viewing distance, image and price compared
P1.86 vs P2.5 in short: if viewers are closer than 2.5 m or the screen will be filmed, choose P1.86; from 2.5 m and beyond P2.5 is usually enough. Roughly, each 1 mm of pixel pitch equals about 1 m of minimum viewing distance. On our published list P1.86 GOB is USD 58.90 per panel (≈ USD 1150/m² module cost) and indoor P2.5 is USD 38.62 per panel (≈ USD 754/m²), VAT included; shipping and on-site installation excluded.
Short answer: If viewers are closer than 2.5 m or the screen will be filmed, choose P1.86; from 2.5 m and beyond P2.5 is usually enough. Roughly, each 1 mm of pixel pitch equals about 1 m of minimum viewing distance. On our published list P1.86 GOB is USD 58.90 per panel (≈ USD 1150/m² module cost) and indoor P2.5 is USD 38.62 per panel (≈ USD 754/m²), VAT included; shipping and on-site installation excluded.
The viewing-distance rule
Pixel pitch is the distance between the centres of two LEDs. Rule of thumb: about 1 m of minimum viewing distance per 1 mm of pitch. P1.86 looks seamless from about 1.9 m, P2.5 from about 2.5 m. If most viewers sit further away, paying for finer pitch adds little visible benefit.
Example: cost of a 3.20 × 1.92 m screen
A 3.20 × 1.92 m screen uses 10 × 12 = 120 modules of 320 × 160 mm (≈ 6.14 m²). With our price calculator formula: P1.86 GOB 120 × 58.90 = USD 5,889.60 in modules; indoor P2.5 120 × 38.62 = USD 3,861.60. Both add labour at USD 100/m² (≈ USD 614.40), a USD 500 control card and USD 500 driver + software. Totals are about USD 7,504 (P1.86) and USD 5,476 (P2.5), including VAT; excluding shipping and on-site installation; the final price is set in a written quote.
Resolution difference
A P1.86 GOB module is 172 × 86 pixels, so the same 3.20 × 1.92 m screen gives 1,720 × 1,032 pixels. P2.5 gives fewer pixels at the same size; the exact model value is in the datasheet sent with the quote.
Which one for which use?
P1.86 GOB suits studios, close-up filming, meeting rooms and screens near tables; indoor P2.5 suits shop walls, wedding stages, conference halls and anything viewed from 2.5 m or more. P1.86 GOB modules are front-serviceable with magnetic mounting, and the GOB coating protects the surface against knocks.
P1.86 vs P2.5 comparison (prices per panel, VAT included; shipping and on-site installation excluded)
Feature
P1.86 GOB
Indoor P2.5
Pixel pitch
1.86 mm
2.5 mm
Module
320 × 160 mm, 172 × 86 px
320 × 160 mm
Surface
GOB, front service
In datasheet
Panel price (USD)
58.90
38.62
Module cost (USD/m²)
≈ 1150
≈ 754
Suggested min. distance
≈ 1.9 m
≈ 2.5 m
Should I buy P1.86 or P2.5?
If viewers are closer than 2.5 m or the screen is filmed, P1.86; at 2.5 m and beyond, P2.5 is usually enough.
What is the price difference?
Published list: P1.86 GOB USD 58.90 per panel (≈ USD 1150/m²), indoor P2.5 USD 38.62 per panel (≈ USD 754/m²). Per panel, VAT included; shipping and on-site installation excluded.
Is a finer pitch than needed worth it?
Not if viewers are mostly far away: the difference is hard to see and the cost rises. Close viewing or filming justifies finer pitch.
How do I get an exact price?
Send the size and location via WhatsApp (+90 530 507 88 34) or to arled@arledscreen.com for a written quote, or estimate with the price calculator.
Send the screen size, the nearest viewer distance and whether it will be filmed via WhatsApp (+90 530 507 88 34) or to arled@arledscreen.com.
Published USD prices for 12 panel models (e.g. P1.25 GOB 115.06 USD) are on our price list. VAT included; freight/installation excluded; no free shipping.