The 160×256 cm outdoor LED message sign with a P3 pixel pitch gives a perfectly sharp, pixel-free image from a viewing distance of 2.5–3 metres upwards, which is why we recommend it for facades with pedestrian traffic. The panel works at over 4,200 cd/m², so it is clearly visible in midday sun and automatically reduces its intensity at night. The 100,000-hour service life means more than 10 years of continuous operation, with quality SMD LED chips and batch-matched colours. We supply it with our own service backing, modules held in stock and a free site survey, so a warranty question does not mean waiting on another country. The price contains no hidden items: the support structure, the control system and the installation always appear separately and transparently in the quote.
Outdoor full-colour LED message sign 160×256 cm (P3)
The 160×256 cm P3 panel provides a larger surface than its 224 cm sibling, so more information, longer text or more complex graphics fit at once without the image becoming crowded. Because of the dense P3 pixel pitch the image stays sharp viewed close up, which makes it particularly recommended for facades where pedestrian traffic is significant. The aluminium housing and the IP65 rating ensure long-term outdoor reliability. In procurement we do not fit the cheapest no-name module but LED chips from a named manufacturer, all from a single production batch, so that the panel does not show patchy colour deviation years later. If any module fails, our engineer swaps it from the front in minutes, without the whole wall having to come down.
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We will email you a technical proposal tailored to your project: sizing, recommended pixel pitch, power consumption, an itemised price and the installation steps. If you also upload a photo of the site, we will create a free visualisation from it.
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.
A larger surface, the same sharp close-up image
The 160×256 cm size gives about 15% more display surface than the 160×224 version, which creates extra room for a second line of text, a larger logo or a more detailed graphic. Because the pixel pitch is still the dense P3, the larger surface does not come at the expense of close-range legibility: the image stays sharp and pixel-free from as little as 2–3 metres. This combination is excellent for shops, restaurants or service businesses where pedestrian traffic dominates and it matters that the display should make a professional, uncluttered impression up close. The larger surface also makes it possible to show several messages in rotation, such as a daily menu and a current offer.
Outdoor reliability for the long term
The panel's aluminium housing is made with a corrosion-resistant, powder-coated finish that withstands outdoor conditions for years. The IP65 rating of the front film guarantees that neither rain, nor snow, nor dust reaches the electronics. The built-in automatic brightness control continuously adapts to the time of day: during the day it lights at maximum brightness, above 4,200 cd/m², and in the evening it reduces the intensity so as to stay easy on the eye. Because of the refresh rate above 2,880 Hz the image is free of flicker in photographs and video alike. With Wi-Fi control and the mobile app the content can be refreshed at any time, and the timer function automates the daily switching on and off.
Why this will not be cheap throwaway import
Most of the unpleasant experiences on the market come not from LED technology but from modules assembled indiscriminately from mixed production batches: those start to show differing colours after a few months. For every panel we use SMD chips from a single batch, sourced from a named manufacturer, and every unit passes incoming quality control before we despatch it. The nominal service life of 100,000 operating hours, with sensible management of running hours and regular calibration, really does mean 10–12 years of continuous use for several hours a day with no loss of brightness. If a problem does arise, with the parts and modules held in our regional store we can repair it within days rather than weeks – there is no waiting on an overseas supplier.
Simple operation, transparent costs
Average consumption of the panel is typically around 250–350 W/m² on a full white image at maximum brightness; with real content (mixed colours, a darker background) it is far lower, typically amounting to a few euros a month on the electricity bill. Control is through the Wi-Fi mobile app: if you can write an email from your phone, you can handle this. Personal training is part of the handover, so we carry out the first content upload together with you rather than leaving you with a manual. The quote sets out the panel, the support structure, the control system and the installation on separate lines – there are no surprise items on the invoice.
Typical applications
Outdoor full-colour LED message sign 160×256 cm (P3) — frequently asked questions
How much larger is this surface than the 160×224 version?
The height increases by 32 centimetres, which means about 15% more display surface, so more content fits at once.
Is this size recommended for a city-centre location with pedestrian traffic?
Yes. Because of the dense P3 pixel pitch it is expressly recommended, since the image stays sharp and pixel-free viewed from close range, from as little as 2–3 metres.
What makes up the final price, and why do I not just see the price of the panel?
The quote always sets out the panel, the support structure, the control unit and the installation on separate lines, so you can see exactly how much is materials and how much is labour – there are no hidden items.
What happens if a module fails in a few years' time?
The modules can be swapped from the front, and we replace the faulty unit from our regional stock within minutes or hours – the whole wall does not have to come down and there is no waiting weeks for an imported part.
Who installs it, and how long does the installation take?
Our own installation team carries out both the survey and the work; installing a panel this size typically takes one working day, and the site survey is always free and without obligation.
How long does the panel last, and what does the 100,000-hour service life cover?
100,000 operating hours is more than 20 years even at 10–12 hours of use a day, and more than 10 years of continuous operation at average all-day use, with no loss of brightness.
