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Display designer

Size, brightness, and viewing angle — pick the right screen for the room.

Three calculations in one tool. Size: THX 36° / SMPTE 30° / casual 26° diagonals for a given viewing distance. Brightness: required nits for the ambient lux level. Viewing angle: the cone where flat-panel colour holds together for the audience.

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Distance unit
THX recommended (36°)
89" diagonal
Immersive — best for dedicated cinema / front-of-room display
SMPTE (30°)
74" diagonal
Broadcast / pro standard
Casual (26°)
64" diagonal
Conference room / living room comfort

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