Indoor vs Outdoor LED Screens: Pitch, Brightness and More
Indoor LED screens are built for close viewing and controlled light; outdoor LED screens are built for distance, direct sun, heat and dust. The differences show up in pixel pitch, brightness, sealing, structure and approvals.
Updated November 2026 by the Grand Encore team
| Point | Indoor LED | Outdoor LED |
|---|---|---|
| Typical pitch | P1.2 to P3.9 | P4 to P10 |
| Brightness | 600 to 1,200 nits | 6,000 nits and above in direct sun |
| Sealing | Not weather-sealed | IP65 front, sealed cabinets |
| Cabinets | 640 x 480 mm, 500 x 500 mm | 960 x 960 mm and larger |
| Structure | Wall frame or mounts | Steel structure, wind loads |
| Approvals | Usually none inside your premises | Often RTA, Municipality or others, handled by us |
Why Outdoor Pitch Is Larger
People view outdoor screens from further away, so a larger pitch looks just as sharp and costs much less per square metre. A facade seen from 10 metres works at P8 to P10.
Heat, Dust and Brightness Control
Outdoor screens need ventilation behind the cabinets and a light sensor that dims them at night. Indoors, a screen facing glass may need 1,500 to 2,500 nits.
Approvals
We handle the approvals ourselves: RTA, Municipality and any other government approval a screen needs, when one is required. The agency or government fee is charged on top, at cost, exactly as the agency or government sets it.
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Can an indoor screen face a window?
Yes, with higher brightness, about 1,500 to 4,000 nits depending on the sun.
Does an outdoor screen need a structure?
Usually a steel frame designed for the building and wind load.
Who arranges approvals?
We do, when the screen needs them. Fees are charged at cost.
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