The 160×224 cm P3 outdoor LED message sign is the ideal intermediate size for most shopfronts, addressing both close-range pedestrians and more distant traffic at once. Because of the dense raster the image stays sharp viewed from 2.5–3 metres and from 5–8 metres alike. Its brightness exceeds 4,200 cd/m², it handles 16.7 million colours, and consumption on a full white image is around 350–420 W. Text, images and video can be uploaded from a Wi-Fi app with no PC and no technical expertise. With an IP65 rating and a 100,000-hour LED service life it runs maintenance-free for years.
Outdoor full-colour LED message sign 160×224 cm (P3)
The 160×224 cm P3 panel is the ideal intermediate size for most shopfronts: large enough to attract attention from a distance, yet sharp up close thanks to the dense P3 pixel pitch. It is a favoured choice of restaurants, parades of shops and car dealerships, where both pedestrian and vehicle traffic are significant. The robust aluminium housing and the IP65 front rating ensure long-term, maintenance-free operation, and the built-in automatic brightness control adjusts the intensity according to the time of day.
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Technical specifications
This model is built to order, so it has no list price — request a quote and we will price it exactly to your dimensions.
When the 160×224 cm P3 size is worth choosing
This size is ideal for businesses whose facade can already carry a more substantial surface visible from a distance, but where a significant part of the target audience meets the display on foot or from a slowly crawling car, at relatively close range. Typical locations are a restaurant entrance, the front of a shopping centre, a car showroom window or the facade of a busier parade of shops. The P3 pixel pitch guarantees a sharp, pixel-free image from as little as 2.5–3 metres, while the larger surface makes video content, animated offers and more detailed graphics effective as well. The combination of size and density therefore serves close-range information and distant attention at the same time.
What lies beneath the surface: chip quality and batch consistency
On a surface this large and this visible, the greatest risk customers fear is that the panel will fade patchily within a few months or light with uneven colours. That happens almost exclusively with modules assembled from mixed production batches with no quality control. The SMD LED chips we fit come from a single batch, and every panel goes through individual quality control before assembly, so the image stays even across the whole 160×224 cm surface for years. If a module does fail, the repair does not mean replacing the whole board but quickly replacing the affected element, from regional spare-parts stock.
Built-in intelligence for trouble-free operation
The panel's automatic brightness control continuously monitors the time of day and the ambient light, so in midday sun it switches to maximum brightness, over 4,200 cd/m², and in the evening reduces the intensity by itself, to be gentle on the eye and on neighbouring properties. Because of the refresh rate above 2,880 Hz, the display does not flicker on mobile-phone or camera footage either, which is excellent for social media content and advertising photography. With Wi-Fi control and the app the content can be refreshed remotely, even from another site, and the timer function switches the display on and off automatically according to the opening hours set, so it does not draw power needlessly overnight.
Running and payback
On a full white image consumption is typically around 350–420 W, and appreciably lower with average, mixed content, so the monthly load on the electricity bill stays moderate at most businesses relative to the attention a digital display commands compared with a conventional, static board. We demonstrate the app in person at handover, and the mobile app is simple enough that anyone on the team can carry out the daily content refresh, with no IT background.
Typical applications
Outdoor full-colour LED message sign 160×224 cm (P3) — frequently asked questions
Is this size large enough to show video?
Yes. The 160×224 cm surface is comfortably suitable for short animations and video content, and the P3 density takes care of the detail in the image.
How visible is the board in strong sunlight?
Because of the brightness above 4,200 cd/m² and the automatic brightness control, the content stays readable in direct sunlight and the image does not wash out.
Can the content be refreshed remotely, from another site?
Yes. The Wi-Fi connection and the mobile app let you upload new text, images or video to the display from anywhere.
How much does this size consume in a month?
On a full white image consumption is around 350–420 W, but real, mixed content typically draws less, which means a moderate monthly load on the electricity bill.
What guarantees the image will not go patchy after a few months?
We fit quality-controlled SMD LED chips from a single production batch into every panel, which rules out the colour unevenness that comes from mixed batches.
Is there a free site survey with the order?
Yes. Every project begins with a free site survey, where we assess the facade, the viewing distance and the support structure needed.
