Owning vs. Renting an LED Video Wall

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Owning vs. Renting an LED Video Wall Trade Show Booth: A Trade-Off for Maximum Impact

As the owner of a full-service advertising agency [Advertising Excellence] and LED Exhibit Booths, I constantly see businesses grapple with a crucial decision: to buy or rent an LED video wall trade show booth? Both options offer distinct advantages, and the ideal choice hinges on your specific marketing goals and budget.

In this post, I’ll delve into the pros and cons of each approach, helping you navigate this critical decision for your next trade show appearance.

The Dazzling Appeal of LED Video Walls

Before diving in, let’s acknowledge the undeniable allure of LED video walls. They captivate audiences with vibrant visuals, dynamic content, and a larger-than-life presence that sets your booth apart from the static displays that often dominate trade show floors. They elevate your brand image, project an air of innovation, and provide an unparalleled platform to showcase your products or services.

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But There’s a Flip Side to Owning:

Despite the advantages, owning an LED video wall comes with drawbacks:

Upfront Investment: The initial cost of purchasing an LED video wall can be significant. Carefully consider your budget and projected trade show participation frequency before making this investment.
Transportation and Logistics: Moving and setting up a large LED video wall requires manpower and logistical planning. Factor in potential travel costs and the need for trained personnel for assembly and disassembly.
Limited Scalability: While some LED video walls offer modularity, they may not always adapt perfectly to different booth sizes.

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Renting an LED Video Wall: Flexibility on Demand

Now, let’s look at the advantages of renting an LED video wall:


Cost-Effective for Occasional Use: For businesses with limited trade show participation, renting is a budget-friendly option. You only pay for the duration of the event, eliminating storage and maintenance costs.
Variety of Options: Our company offers diverse LED video wall sizes and configurations, allowing you to choose the perfect fit for your booth space and budget.
Reduced Logistics: We handle transportation, setup, and breakdown, minimizing your workload and potential logistical headaches.

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However, Renting Has Its Limitations

While convenient, renting an LED video wall comes with its own set of drawbacks:

Recurring Costs: Frequent renters may find that the cumulative cost of rentals surpasses the cost of ownership over time.
Availability Concerns: It’s possible that all of our equipment might be booked solid for prime trade show dates. Additionally, we may have all of our employees booked for other events. For those reasons, it’s smart to plan well in advance to get exactly what you want.

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The Perfect Choice for You

So, which option is right for you? Here’s a quick guide:

Own if: You participate in frequent trade shows, value brand customization, and have the budget for an upfront investment.
Rent if: You have limited trade show participation, prioritize flexibility and cost-effectiveness for a single event, or lack the resources for storage and maintenance.

Finding the Right Partner

Regardless of whether you choose to buy or rent, selecting the right vendor is crucial. Naturally, our company has a proven track record. Additionally, we have a diverse inventory of high-quality LED video walls, and exceptional customer service. Plus, we offer everything you’ll need for the trade show such as trade show giveaways, brochures and of course turnkey service with the booth. Of course, you’ll only have to focus on your customers since we do all the setup of the booth. Lastly, you’ll want to take a look at some real examples of video wall booth rental costs. 

Buy LED Video Wall Under $10,000

buy led video wall under $10,000

Can you really buy an LED Video Wall Under $10,000? The short answer is that you certainly can but not from us! Here you’ll learn why you shouldn’t buy one from anyone else either! Recently a client inquired about the cost to buy an LED video wall for a 10×10 booth space. The rental cost is typically from $18,000 to $22,000 depending on the location, number of days of the show and many other factors. So how is it possible to buy an LED Video Wall Under $10,000? We lost that client when they went online and searched and found a very affordable LED video wall for sale and it was just under $10,000. Of course, at the trade show the client would have learned the hard way about the bargain they found. 

video wall pixel size

If you get our video wall rental for a 10×10 space the LED video tiles we use have Pitch of 1.9. This will also be referred to as P1.9. However, there are many companies today renting LED video walls with P2.8 and P2.5. The Pitch simply refers to how far apart the pixels are. For instance, P1.9 means the pixels are 1.9 millimeters apart. When the Pitch is 2.8 the pixels are 2.8 millimeters apart. In fact, that’s almost a full millimeter further apart than the ones we use. Naturally, when the pixels are further apart, there will be fewer of them. 

Fewer pixels means the resolution is lower and the sharpness of the video will be worse. Consequently, you can get an LED Video Wall Under $10,000 if you don’t mind having P5.0 LED tiles. When you have P5.0 LED tiles people need to be standing pretty far away or else they will see every one of the pixels that make up the video instead of clearly seeing the video.

Please Step Back About 33 to 49 Feet

The problem with buying an LED video wall for under $10,000 is that it’s best viewed from about 10-15 meters away. Of course, in feet that’s about 33-49 feet away. In fact, these P5.0 video walls do have a valid use, it’s just not at trade shows. The video wall will take up a depth of about 2 feet in your booth. Naturally, that leaves you with 8 feet to the aisles. Obviously, you can’t ask people at a trade show to step back about 33 to 49 feet. For that reason, a P5.0 video wall has no use at a trade show. 

However, in some other setting the P5.0 LED video wall might be the perfect solution. For instance, in a church with the video wall on the pulpit, we would expect the closest person in the pews to be about 30 – 50 feet away. In that case the P5.0 option becomes a very affordable LED video wall perfectly suited for that use. Naturally, the video walls for sale that we offer are at least P1.9. We also offer video walls for sale for a 10×10 space that are P1.9 or better depending on your budget. 

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Pitch of LED Video Walls Explained in Simple Terms

The optimal viewing distance is calculated by taking the pitch and multiplying by 2 or 3 meters. This is what you see in the Optimal Viewing Distance graphic above.  Imagine a screen made of tiny squares, like a mosaic. These squares are called pixels, and the closer they are together, the sharper the picture.

  • Pixel pitch is like the space between two pixels. Think of it like the gaps between Lego bricks.
  • Viewing distance is how far away you stand to see the whole picture clearly.

Here’s the key:

  • Small gaps (small pixel pitch such as 1.9): You can stand closer (shorter viewing distance) because the tiny squares are packed together, making a smooth picture even from near. For example, imagine a close-up view of a Lego model.
  • Big gaps (large pixel pitch such as 5.0): You need to stand further back (longer viewing distance) because the squares are spread out, and you need to be further away to see the whole picture without noticing the gaps. For example, imagine looking at a Lego model from afar.

Basically, the closer the squares (smaller pixel pitch), the closer you can stand to see a good picture.

  • A small gap (1.9 millimeters) lets you see well from just 3-4 meters away.
  • A big gap (5.0 millimeters) needs more space, like 10-15 meters, to avoid seeing the gaps between the squares.

Summary About Buying LED Video Wall Under $10,000

Obviously, you get what you pay for. The P5.0 LED video walls have a place and it’s not at trade shows. Of course buying an LED video wall for under $10,000 can be done for your church. However, for a trade show booth that would simply look horrible because people would be standing too close to see the video. The P5.0 LED tiles would have the pixels 5 millimeters apart which is almost a quarter of an inch apart. Naturally, people walking into your trade show booth would only see the pixels and not your video. 

Keep in mind we not only help you buy LED Video Walls we can help with rentals too. In fact, we have 10 foot video wall rentals and all sizes of much bigger big screen video wall trade show booths. Plus, we have some real examples of video wall booth rental costs. 

Our full service ad agency can help with everything you need to make your upcoming trade show a huge success for your company. For example, we can help with video production, brochure design and trade show giveaways items branded with your logo. 

Video Wall Sizes

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You might be wondering about our Video Wall Sizes. For example, you might wonder if we have LED Screens small enough for a 10×10 foot space. Or maybe you have a 20×20 space and want to know about our larger video walls.

Every video wall you’ve ever seen, no matter how big the screen appeared to be, is made of individual LED tiles. Also, as you can see in the photo they are 496×496 mm. Of course, in inches this is only about 19.5×19.5 inches. Consequently, we can connect them to each other and make the LED video walls as wide and as high as we want. 

LED Tiles Make up All Video Walls

There are also curved LED tiles. The LED tiles can have a convex or concave curve. Plus, we can make a 90 degree angle without showing any frames. Naturally, it is the 90 degree angles that allow us to build an entire booth into a video wall. As a result, there’s no reason to ask what Video Wall Sizes we have. We simply build whatever size video wall you need. 

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Can You See the LED Tiles in our Bigger Video Wall Sizes?

video wall sizes

As you can see, the video wall sizes have no impact on the LED tiles; you can’t see them. For example, in this video wall we left out two of the LED tiles just so you could see that it’s not a Big LED Screen, it’s made of individual tiles. When you look carefully, you can see the mountains reflecting in the water but you can’t see the outline of the LED tiles. 

Be sure to take a look at our examples of video wall booth rental costs

Our full service ad agency can help with all of your trade show needs. We rent and sell video wall booths. Plus, we can create the video, design the graphics and create flyers for you to hand out at the trade show.

Video Walls for Sale

video walls for sale

Visionary Designs Custom Exhibit – Video Walls for Sale
Trade Show Marketing at Its Very Best
VK-4043 Custom Inline with Optional LED Video Wall
See VK-4044 and VK-4045 for Alternate for the 10 x 20 Versions
Large Format Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics
Wood and Engineered Aluminum Construction

(1) LED Panel Wood Frame (60″ W x 95″ H w/ 24″ D x 95″ H Returns)
(12) Optional 3 x 4 LED Panels (500 mm x 500mm) @ 59″ W x 79″ H
(1) Backlit Lightbox with Fabric Graphic (80″ W x 95″ H)
(1) Direct Print Graphic (52″ W x 95″ H)
(9) Small Product Shelves (7″ W x 7″ D)
(5) Larger Product Shelves (16″ W x 10″ D)
(1) MOD-1717 Lightbox Reception Counter with Locking Storage

CLOTHING DISPLAY
(1) Canopy (37″ W x 16″ D)
(1) Direct Print Graphic (37″ W x 95″ H)
Inset LED Accent Lights

Includes All Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics Shown
Includes Fabric-Lined Crate(s) with Customized Jigging and Reusable Packaging
Excludes LED Video Wall Tiles, Products, and Flooring
Made in the USA
Note: Re-configuration May Require Additional Components. Request Details
Custom Modular Assembly: Some Fully- and Partially-Assembled Components and Locking Hex Key Connections (tool included)

video walls for sale

Purchase this trade show booth with a backlit wall for $29,880

For details about purchasing this or any of our other video walls for sale, please contact us for all the details. 

Should You Buy or Rent a Video Wall

Whether it is better to buy or rent an LED video wall trade show booth depends on a number of factors, including your budget, how often you plan to use the booth, and the size and complexity of the booth you need. Also, although we show some examples of video walls for sale, there’s no limit to how it can be configured. For instance, you can look at trade show booth ideas and see many possibilities. Also, on the website mentioned above, none of them are video walls for sale. In fact, every one of them is an example of a trade show booth. That’s the point! Any wall in those booths could be a video wall. Plus, it is also true, that every wall could be a video wall. It all depends on your budget.

Buying an LED video wall trade show booth

Advantages:

  • You own the booth and can use it as often as you want.
  • You can customize the booth to your exact specifications.
  • You can sell or rent the booth out to others when you are not using it.

Disadvantages:

  • LED video wall booths can be very expensive, especially if you need a large or complex booth.
  • You will need to store and transport the booth yourself.
  • You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the booth.

Renting an LED video wall trade show booth

Advantages:

  • Renting a booth is much less expensive than buying one.
  • You don’t have to worry about storing or transporting the booth.
  • The rental company will set up and take down the booth for you.
  • The rental company will handle any maintenance or repairs that are needed.

Disadvantages:

  • You will not own the booth and will not be able to customize it to your exact specifications.
  • You will need to pay a rental fee each time you use the booth.
  • You may be limited in the size and complexity of the booth you can rent.

Which option is right for you?

If you plan to use an LED video wall trade show booth frequently, it may be worth buying one. However, if you only plan to use a booth occasionally, it is more cost-effective to rent one.

Here are some additional factors to consider when deciding whether to buy or rent an LED video wall trade show booth:

Video Walls for Sale

  • Budget: How much money can you afford to spend on a booth?
  • Frequency of use: How often do you plan to use the booth?
  • Size and complexity of the booth: What size and complexity of booth do you need?
  • Customization needs: Do you need to customize the booth to your exact specifications?
  • Storage and transportation: Do you have a place to store the booth and a way to transport it to and from trade shows?
  • Maintenance and repairs: Who will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the booth?

Video Walls for Sale

If you are still unsure whether to buy or rent an LED video wall trade show booth, it is a good idea to talk to a trade show booth rental company. They can help you assess your needs and choose the best option for you.

Visionary Designs Custom Exhibit
Trade Show Marketing at Its Very Best
VK-4045 Custom Inline with Optional LED Video Wall
See VK-4043 and VK-4044 for Alternate for the 10 x 20 Versions
Large Format Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics
Wood and Engineered Aluminum Construction

(2) LED Panel Wood Frames (60″ W x 95″ H w/ 24″ D x 95″ H Returns)
(24) Optional 3 x 4 LED Panels (500 mm x 500mm) @ 59″ W x 79″ H
(1) Arched Wall (95: W x 95: H x 18″ D) with Inset Backlit Backlit Fabric Graphics
(2) Shelves (72″ W x 13.5″ D)
(1) Custom Wood Bar with Inset LED Accent Lights (75″ W x 20″ D x 41″ H)

Includes All Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics Shown
Includes Fabric-Lined Crate(s) with Customized Jigging and Reusable Packaging
Excludes LED Video Wall Tiles, Products, Furniture, and Flooring
Made in the USA
Note: Re-configuration May Require Additional Components. Request Details

Custom Modular Assembly: Some Fully- and Partially-Assembled Components and Locking Hex Key Connections (tool included)

video walls for sale

Purchase this trade show booth with a backlit wall for $37,500

For details about purchasing this or any of our other video walls for sale, please contact us for all the details. 

Trade Show Booths With Video Walls for Sale

Visionary Designs Custom Exhibit
Trade Show Marketing at Its Very Best
VK-4044 Custom Inline with Optional LED Video Wall
See VK-4043 and VK-4045 for Alternate for the 10 x 20 Versions
Large Format Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics
Wood and Engineered Aluminum Construction

(1) LED Panel Wood Frame (82″ W x 95″ H w/ 24″ D x 95″ H Returns)
(12) Optional 3 x 4 LED Panels (500 mm x 500mm) @ 59″ W x 79″ H
(2) Backlit SuperNova Lightboxes with Fabric Graphics (26″ W x 95″ H)
(2) SEG Graphic Panels (45″ W x 85″ H)
(6) Wood Support Slats (88″ H)
(6) Wood Slats Canopies (70″ W)
(8) Floating Shelves (7″ W x 7″ D)

Includes All Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics Shown
Includes Fabric-Lined Crate(s) with Customized Jigging and Reusable Packaging
Excludes LED Video Wall Tiles, Products, and Flooring
Made in the USA

Note: Re-configuration May Require Additional Components. Request Details

Custom Modular Assembly: Some Fully- and Partially-Assembled Components and Locking Hex Key Connections (tool included)

 

Video wall exhibit booths

Purchase this trade show booth with a backlit wall for $29,995

For details about purchasing this or any of our other video walls for sale, please contact us for all the details. 

Island 20x20 LED Video Booths for Sale

Trade Show Island Exhibit Booth
Custom, Custom Modular, and Kit Solutions
VK-5194 Hybrid Trade Show Island
Engineered Aluminum Structure
Large Format Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics

(1) 83″ Wide x 50″ Deep x 192″ High Tower with Locking Door
(32) Optional LED Video Tiles (4 x 8)
(2) Product Displays (28″ W x 28″ D x 96″ H) with (14) Shelves (10″ D x 28″ W) and Inset LED RGB Lights
(1) Custom Double-sided SuperNova Lightbox (180″ W x 36″ D x 120″ H) (3) Wood Panels with Edge Lighting
(2) MOD-1454 Bistro Charging Tables with Wireless Charging Pads and LED Accent Lights
(1) GOD-1557 Backlit Reception Counter with Locking Storage
(2) 96″ W x 72″ D x 36″ H Aero Hanging Sign
(1) 96″ W x 72″ D x 90″ H Aero Hanging Sign

Includes All Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics Shown
Includes Fabric-Lined Crate(s) with Customized Jigging and Reusable Packaging
Excludes Rental Chairs, Flooring, and LED Video Tiles
Made in the USA

Custom Modular Assembly: Fully and Partially-Assembled Components, Slide Clip Connectors and Locking Hex Key Connections (tool included)

led video wall booth for sale

Purchase this Island trade show booth with a backlit wall for $99,995

For details about purchasing this or any of our other video walls for sale, please contact us for all the details. 

Trade Show Island Exhibit Booth
Custom, Custom Modular, and Kit Solutions
VK-5193 Hybrid Trade Show Island
Engineered Aluminum Structure
Large Format Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics

(2) 46″ Wide x 46″ Deep x 192″ High Towers with Locking Doors
(72) Optional Corner LED Video Tiles (18 Per Side)
(2) Demo Stations with Double-sided SuperNova Lightboxes (60″ W x 120″ H) and Custom Wraparound Counters (42″ W x 30″ D x 42″ H)
(2) 120″ Wide x 150″ High Double-Sided Lightbox with SuperNova LED Lights
(1) Roof with (7) Wood Slats (10″ W x 3″ H x 120″ D)
(1) MOD-1563 Custom Counter with Locking Storage
(1) MOD-1482 Bistro Charging Table with Wireless Charging Pads and LED Accent Lights
(1) MOD-1489< Coffee Charging Table with Wireless Charging Pads and LED Accent Lights
(3) Large Monitor Mounts
(1) 150″ W x 200″ D x 36″ H Aero Hanging Sign

Includes All Tension Fabric and Direct Print Graphics Shown
Includes Fabric-Lined Crate(s) with Customized Jigging and Reusable Packaging
Excludes Rental Chairs, Flooring, Monitors, and LED Video Tiles
Made in the USA

Custom Modular Assembly: Fully and Partially-Assembled Components, Slide Clip Connectors and Locking Hex Key Connections (tool included)

video wall booth for sale

Purchase this Island trade show booth with a backlit wall for $99,995

For details about purchasing this or any of our other video walls for sale, please contact us for all the details. 

In sum although we do offer video walls for sale, most people prefer to rent. In fact, more than 90% of our business is video wall rentals. Also, in the examples above the prices shown don’t include the LED video tiles. Obviously, it is the LED video tiles that add to the cost dramatically. Be sure to take a look at our video wall booth rental costs. Plus, if you are looking for more affordable options, we can help! For instance, we have backlit trade show displays starting below $10,000. Additionally, we have plenty of other options in all price ranges. Contact us today!

LED Trade Show Signs

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LED Trade Show Signs are like retractable banner stands that show videos. However, these LED signs cost a lot more than retractable banner stands. Plus, unlike our video wall rentals, these are only available for sale. Consequently, they are best for companies that already have a trade show booth. For example, if you’ve got a great booth but you want to upgrade it, get our LED Signs! This could be the perfect way to upgrade your booth without starting over. Our LED Trade Show Signs can give your booth a much more modern look. Plus, they are available in two pitch sizes. Click to see what pitch size means. 

led sign examples

We have four options available for out LED trade show signs. They can lean on a stand, be upright, hanging or roll wherever you need them! Plenty of companies have invested substantial amounts in their trade show booth and don’t want to start over. For that reason, adding an LED sign or two updates the look of the booth without a major expense.

LED Trade Show Signs

Here’s what you’ll need to know about our LED Trade Show Signs. They are available with a pitch of 2.5, 1.9, 1.5 and 1.2. The lower the pitch, the higher the resolution. For instance. the 2.5 means that the pixels are 2.5 millimeters apart. Obviously, if the pixels are only 1.2 millimeters apart, you’ll have better image quality. Plus, the lower the pitch, the closer people can stand and still view the image clearly. Another important point to consider is the time it takes to get one of our LED signs. As you may know, all LED tiles come from China. In fact, that’s the reason they are always measured in millimeters. These are made using 4 LED tiles which are each 496×496 mm. For that reason, it’s 496 mm wide by 1984 mm tall. Of course, if we convert that to inches, the sizes seem odd. For instance, it’s 1.6273 feet wide and 6.509186 feet tall. 

Shipping Time

Getting back to the timing, we need 25-30 days for manufacturing. However, for the 1.5 and 1.2 pitch we need 65 days for production. Plus, we’ll need about 55 days for shipping by sea or 7-10 days for shipping by air. Obviously, it doesn’t take 7-10 days to fly here. In our sea and air estimates we are including time in customs and time trucking it from the port of entry to your location. This means that for the 1.9 or 2.5 pitch we’d need a total of almost 3 months to get them to you or maybe 5-6 weeks if shipped by air. Conversely, for the 1.5 and 1.2 pitch we’d need a total of about 4 months by sea or 2.5 months by air. 

Backlit Trade Show Displays with LED Signs

If you are looking to start over but can’t afford a video wall purchase, here’s an idea you might like. Combine one or two of our LED Signs with our backlit trade show displays. Of course, this gives you the modern look of LED signs for a little more than the cost of a backlit display. Plus, you may want to take a look at our examples of video wall booth rental costs. 

What's Included with a Purchase

Our LED signs would come with the media player & receiving card. Each LED tile has 4 modules in it. In the photo you can see one of the four modules being pulled out with the maintenance tool. Of course, we include the maintenance tool in case you have to replace a module. Plus, you’d also get 2 spare modules. 

We don’t anticipate any problems, we just want you to have spare parts in the event you need them.

Just as a lightbulb can burn out or get broken, an LED tile can also get unintentionally bumped by a customer or damaged. For that reason, we always include spare parts. You would get two extra 248x248mm modules and an extra power supply unit.

Each of the 4 LED tiles has one power supply unit. So you’d get 4 power supply units plus the spare one. There would also be a spare receiving card and hub. For transporting it you’ll also get a wooden crate.

In sum, you would be getting the following:

  • 4 LED tiles
  • 4 Power Supply Units
  • 4 Receiving Cards & Hubs
  • Wooden Shipping Crate

Spare parts include:

  • 2 LED Modules
  • 1 Power Supply Unit
  • 1 Receiving Card & Hub
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