Choosing between the Samsung Interactive Display WAD 65" and the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP5541 55"? Here's how they differ on platforms, screen and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Samsung Interactive Display WAD 65" if you want the one that costs less. Pick the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP5541 55" if you want a 55" 4K ViewBoard, EDLA, 8-mic array, 70W audio.
Both are interactive displays; the difference is screen and price.
Side by side
| Samsung Interactive Display WAD 65" | ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP5541 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,450 | $2,500 |
| Screen size | 65" class | 55" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Panel | ADS, contrast 1,200:1 | contrast 5,000:1 |
| Touch | IR touch | Infrared, 64 points |
| Operating hours | 12/7 | — |
| Microphones | — | Beamforming array x 8, full duplex echo cancellation |
| Speakers | — | 25W*2 + 20W = 70W |
| Dimensions | 1488 x 897 x 88 mm | — |
| Weight | — | 24.7 kg (54.45 lbs) |
| Warranty | — | 3-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight, onsite warranty |
| Connections | Inputs: 3x HDMI 2.0, USB: 5 (1x USB 2.0, 4x USB 3.0), RJ45, RS232C in/out, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Inputs: 3x HDMI 2.1, HDMI out, 1x DisplayPort, VGA, USB-C (100W x 1, 15W x 1), RJ45, RS232 |
Specs are Samsung and ViewSonic's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Microphones: the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP5541 55" has beamforming array x 8, full duplex echo cancellation; the Samsung Interactive Display WAD 65" doesn't list microphones.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Samsung Interactive Display WAD 65" if you want the one that costs less. See the Samsung Interactive Display WAD 65"
- Choose the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP5541 55" if you want a 55" 4K ViewBoard, EDLA, 8-mic array, 70W audio. See the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP5541 55"
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Still deciding? Read the Samsung Interactive Display WAD 65" guide and the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP5541 55" guide, see Interactive Display WAD 65" alternatives and ViewBoard IFP5541 55" alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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