The 160×256 cm outdoor LED message sign with a P5 pixel pitch is perfectly sharp from a viewing distance of 6–8 metres or more, which makes it the best value-for-money choice for locations characterised by vehicle traffic – junctions, car parks, roadside premises. The panel works at over 4,200 cd/m², with automatic brightness control. The 100,000-hour service life guarantees more than 10 years of continuous operation, with LED chips from a single production batch so that the colour does not vary from module to module. Our own service backing and modules held in stock stand behind it, with parts swappable from the front in minutes. In the quote, the panel, the support structure, the control system and the installation always appear as separate items.
Outdoor full-colour LED message sign 160×256 cm (P5)
The 160×256 cm P5 panel offers the combination of a larger surface and moderate pixel density, which is ideal for anyone who wants a large, eye-catching advertising surface along busy roads or open spaces at a good price. The P5 pixel pitch is perfectly sharp from 6–8 metres or more, while the larger surface gives ample room for a clearly legible logo and a short, punchy message. The outdoor build runs stably in every season. The sparser pixel layout does not mean lower quality: the same batch-matched LED chip from a named manufacturer goes into the panel as into the denser versions; we simply chose the raster density to match the viewing distance.
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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 large size, tailored to a driving audience
The combination of the 160×256 cm size and the P5 pixel pitch belongs expressly at locations where the display is typically viewed from a car, from a relatively long distance – beside a busy junction or a larger car park, for example. The larger surface makes it possible to show a clearly recognisable logo and a short, arresting strapline at the same time, without the character size shrinking too far. Because the P5 pixel pitch is no longer perceptible at that viewing distance, the investment can be significantly better priced than a panel of the same size with a denser pixel layout, while the impression remains just as convincing for passing drivers.
Resistant to outdoor exposure, energy-conscious in operation
The panel's aluminium housing and IP65-rated front film resist sunshine, rain and winter frost alike over the long term, needing practically no maintenance. The automatic brightness control continuously adapts to the light conditions, lighting at maximum brightness during the day and reducing the intensity at night, cutting both energy consumption and light pollution. The refresh rate above 2,880 Hz gives a flicker-free image, comfortably readable from a car, in motion. Wi-Fi control and the mobile app allow the content to be refreshed quickly and remotely, and the timer function automates the daily switching on and off.
Why a sparser pixel layout is not cheap throwaway import
The P5 pixel pitch is not economising on quality but a deliberate engineering decision: at a long viewing distance a denser pixel layout would be money thrown away, since the eye cannot perceive the difference anyway. The SMD LED chips fitted come from a named manufacturer and a single production batch, and every panel goes through incoming quality control before despatch. The 100,000-hour service life, with proper calibration and management of running hours, means 10–12 years of operation with no loss of brightness. In the event of a fault we replace the module from our regional store, releasing it from the front, without dismantling the whole wall, so the service time is measured in days rather than weeks.
Handling and costs, transparently
Actual consumption with mixed content is typically around 220–300 W/m², and the automatic brightness control reduces that further at night. Control through the mobile app is so simple that if you can write an email, you can handle this – no IT background is needed. Handover always includes personal training, so we carry out the first content upload together. In the quote the panel, the mounting, the control system and the installation appear on separate lines, so you can see exactly what you are paying for and how much.
Typical applications
Outdoor full-colour LED message sign 160×256 cm (P5) — frequently asked questions
Why is the larger 256 cm height worth choosing with P5?
The larger surface gives room for a logo and a short strapline at the same time, so the display conveys a complete message even from a distance, not just a single line of lettering.
What viewing distance is this combination optimal for?
The P5 pixel pitch gives a completely sharp image from about 6–8 metres or more, which makes it ideal along busy roads and larger open spaces.
What does it cost to run this panel each month?
Average consumption with mixed content is around 220–300 W/m², which combined with the automatic brightness control means a moderate, easily budgeted monthly item on the electricity bill.
Is consent needed to install an outdoor display this size?
In most cases a planning notification or consent from the local authority is required, and we help obtain it after the site survey, so that the installation is carried out lawfully.
Can a pixel fault be repaired on site, or does the panel have to be replaced?
The great majority of pixel faults can be remedied by a module swap: our engineer replaces the module supplied from our regional store from the front, on site, typically in under an hour.
Is there a free site survey before purchase?
Yes. We always carry out a free, no-obligation site survey, so that the quote fits the viewing distance, the path of the sun and the support structure exactly.
