Choosing between the Samsung Interactive Display WAF 86" and the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8641 86"? Here's how they differ on platforms, screen and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the Samsung Interactive Display WAF 86" if you want the one that costs $612 less. Pick the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8641 86" if you want a 86" 4K ViewBoard, EDLA, 8-mic array, 70W audio.
Both are interactive displays; the difference is screen and price.
Side by side
| Samsung Interactive Display WAF 86" | ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8641 86" | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,550 | $4,162 |
| Screen size | 86" class | 86" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 x 2160 |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Panel | IPS, 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 | 1961.8 x 1170 x 87.7 mm | — |
| Weight | — | 58.2 kg (128.31 lbs) |
| Warranty | — | 3-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight, onsite warranty |
| Connections | Inputs: 2x HDMI 2.1, 4x USB, RJ45, RS232C in, Wi-Fi 5: 802.11ac, 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 IFP8641 86" has beamforming array x 8, full duplex echo cancellation; the Samsung Interactive Display WAF 86" doesn't list microphones.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Samsung Interactive Display WAF 86" if you want the one that costs $612 less. See the Samsung Interactive Display WAF 86"
- Choose the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8641 86" if you want a 86" 4K ViewBoard, EDLA, 8-mic array, 70W audio. See the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8641 86"
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Still deciding? Read the Samsung Interactive Display WAF 86" guide and the ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8641 86" guide, see Interactive Display WAF 86" alternatives and ViewBoard IFP8641 86" alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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