Choosing between the Samsung QBC Series 55" and the ViewSonic CDE5531 55" Smart Commercial Display? Here's how they differ on platforms, screen and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Samsung QBC Series 55" if you want the one that costs $223 less. Pick the ViewSonic CDE5531 55" Smart Commercial Display if you want a 55" 4K commercial display, 500 nits, 24/7, USB-C.
Both are conference room displays; the difference is screen and price.
Side by side
| Samsung QBC Series 55" | ViewSonic CDE5531 55" Smart Commercial Display | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,027 | $1,250 |
| Screen size | 55" class | 55" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits |
| Panel | VA, contrast 4,000:1 | VA, contrast 1,200:1 |
| Operating hours | 16/7 | 24/7 |
| Speakers | — | 16W (x2) |
| Dimensions | 1237.9 x 708.8 x 28.5 mm | — |
| Weight | — | 12.95 kg (28.55 lbs) |
| Warranty | — | Three-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight |
| Connections | Inputs: 3x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB, RJ45, RS232C in/out, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Inputs: 3x HDMI 2.1, HDMI out, 1x USB-C (DP 1.2, 65W), RJ45, RS232 |
Specs are Samsung and ViewSonic's published figures. Prices can change.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Samsung QBC Series 55" if you want the one that costs $223 less. See the Samsung QBC Series 55"
- Choose the ViewSonic CDE5531 55" Smart Commercial Display if you want a 55" 4K commercial display, 500 nits, 24/7, USB-C. See the ViewSonic CDE5531 55" Smart Commercial Display
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Still deciding? Read the Samsung QBC Series 55" guide and the ViewSonic CDE5531 55" Smart Commercial Display guide, see QBC Series 55" alternatives and CDE5531 55" Smart Commercial Display alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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