Choosing an outdoor display size and viewing distance
Pick the size from where people will be, not from the wall. A common rule of thumb for 4K screens is to sit roughly 1 to 1.5 times the diagonal away for comfortable, detailed viewing.
| Size | Typical comfortable distance | Good for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32″ | about 3–6 feet | compact menu boards, entry signs, outdoor bars and smaller kiosks | $3,820 |
| 43″ | about 4–7 feet | menu boards, drive-thru order points, patio bars and kiosks | $4,973 |
| 49″ | about 4–8 feet | patio TVs, drive-thru menus and storefront signage | $5,545 |
| 55″ | about 5–9 feet | covered patios, outdoor kitchens, pool cabanas and storefront windows | $6,593 |
| 65″ | about 6–10 feet | backyard theaters, pool decks, restaurant patios and larger storefronts | $9,793 |
| 75″ | about 7–12 feet | large backyard theaters, sports patios and high-visibility storefronts | $15,863 |
Rule-of-thumb distances for video. Many people sit farther away outdoors; that is fine, the picture just reads smaller.
Signage is different
For menus and storefront messages, what matters is whether text can be read from the lane or the sidewalk. Choose the size that lets your smallest important text be large enough, and keep layouts simple.
Check the wall and the space
Every HighBright display is 5.9″ deep and uses 4 × M12 mounting points with a matched bracket. Overall and viewing-area dimensions for each size are on the prices page and the spec sheets.
Questions, volume pricing or help choosing?
Outdoor High Bright Displays is a Screen Solutions International (SSI) site. Call (888) 631-5880 or email ssisales@ssidisplays.com. Orders are placed and paid on ssidisplays.com, with free shipping nationwide.