Consumer TVs are less expensive than commercial-grade displays, but the few dollars you may save now can come at a high cost in re-installation and non-compatibility. Consumer TVs are built for home use and are not designed for digital signage customers. They do not have the brightness needed for commercial environments and are not built to withstand more than 8 hours of usage per day. They are prone to overheating or experiencing burn-in.

Commercial signage is designed for computer signals, while TVs are made for cable boxes. Consumer-grade TVs often come with a 1-year depot warranty, which can be reduced to just 90 days if used in a business environment. Bottom line: do not use consumer TVs where you need commercial signage.

Consumer TVs are less expensive than commercial grade displays, but the few dollars you may save now can come at a high cost in re-installation and non-compatibility. Consumer TVs are built for home use, and not designed for the digital signage customer. Consumer TVs do not have the brightness needed for commercial environments and are not built to withstand longer than 8 hours of usage per day. They will have a strong tendency to overheat or experience burn-in. Commercial signage is designed for computer signals, TVs for cable box. Consumer-grade TVs often come with a 1-year depot warranty and will void down to 90 days if put in a business environment. Bottom line, do not use consumer TVs where you need commercial signage.