If you have an event or are organizing something in a large venue, getting a jumbotron is a sure way to ensure that your audience remains engaged and connected.
However, like everything else, jumbotrons come at a cost. And understanding how best to work around this financial issue can help to save you a lot of money. So, this article will offer tips on how best to make changes and optimize your expenses.
What Is A Jumbotron?
Ever been to a large event at a massive hall? Those huge screens that seem like they show everything are jumbotrons. These are large format screens that help present and draw attention to important content – footage, an announcement, a main message, anything else.
In most cases, jumbotrons appear as wide, full-length displays. Their job is to immediately capture the attention of the audience, ensuring that everyone is able to see the message being displayed and resonate with it. And when you have a jumbotron as part of your content display system, you can easily reach many more people.
Factors Influencing Jumbotron Price
Considering their size, you can imagine that purchasing one isn’t an easy feat. Generally, the cost you get when buying a jumbotron will depend on a number of factors – a few of which include:
The Size Of The Display
It should come as no surprise that the first thing that determines the jumbotron price is the size of the jumbotron itself. Bigger jumbotrons will need more LED panels, and this automatically raises their cost.
General Screen Resolution
When considering resolution, you want to examine the pixel pitch, which measures the distance between each individual pixel and the next. The pixel pitch easily affects the resolution of the screen, with smaller pitches meaning high resolution.
So, it should come as no surprise that jumbotrons with smaller pixel pitches will just be more expensive.
Where You Plan To Use The Jumbotron
A jumbotron that will be used in an outdoor location will need to be able to stand the test of time and withstand harsh weather conditions. This means extra weatherproofing and adjustments to things like brightness. So, it should come as no surprise that these jumbotrons cost more as well.
Overall Brightness Levels
Well, this is another no-brainer – a jumbotron that works at a higher brightness level will need to ensure visibility in broad daylight and will be more expensive as well.
Extra Custom Features
We have jumbotrons that come with custom features – curved screens, interactive features, 3D viewing capacities, etc. All of these features cost extra, raising the price – even if you get a used jumbotron.
Installation & Mounting
Whether you’re using a jumbotron for home or getting one for an outdoor location, it’s important to make accommodations for an extensive installation procedure. This will also add to the cost profile if you’re not installing the jumbotron on your own.
Specific Control System
Some jumbotrons will need dedicated control systems or computers to help manage content and more. If you need to get this separately, then you’d have to pay for it too.
Additional Maintenance & Support
If you know anything about displays, it’s that installing them isn’t enough – you need to ensure proper maintenance and support, from software updates and repair services to cleaning and more. All of these will impact the cost going forward.
Typical Price Range of Jumbotrons
With a full view of the factors that affect the jumbotron price, let’s examine the different ranges based on available jumbotron types:
Small Indoor Jumbotrons
These are jumbotron screens that measure anywhere between 5 and 10 feet. They work better in smaller venues, such as offices or retail stores. And with their low resolution, you can get them for anywhere between $10,000 and $50,000.
Medium Indoor/Outdoor Jumbotrons
Measuring anywhere between 10 and 20 feet, these jumbotrons are ideal for mid-sized venues like small sports arenas and event halls. They often feature pixel pitches around 4mm to 6mm, meaning their brightness levels aren’t so bad. For these jumbotrons, be prepared to spend between $100,000 and $200,000.
Large Outdoor Jumbotrons
The large outdoor jumbotrons have sizes that range between 20 and 40 feet. Their price tag of $200,000 to $500,000 shows that they work for larger stadiums and public spaces, and it reflects advanced features such as weatherproofing and high brightness levels.
Extra-Large Stadium Jumbotrons
Finally, we have the extra-large jumbotrons that measure anything above 40 feet. Their prices go above $500,000, and they come in handy when you need something that works at the largest of venues. They offer the best levels of brightness, while also optimizing resolution as much as possible across the board.
Ways to Save on Jumbotron Costs
Considering the price ranges available for jumbotrons, it’s understandable that you might not necessarily be inclined to go with a full purchase. So, here are a few ways you might consider when trying to save costs:
Consider Refurbished Models
Today’s jumbotron market is filled with several products and models that have been refurbished and repurposed. Essentially, these are jumbotrons that have been used before and are now in second-hand usage.
While it is almost impossible to vouch for the long-term quality of these jumbotrons, they tend to come at attractive prices. And, you could negotiate a warranty period with the manufacturer to protect you from any liability.
Seasonal and Bulk Discounts
You could also be careful to time your purchases with discounts and sales. This is especially prominent around major holiday seasons like Christmas or shopping extravaganzas like Black Friday. Enjoy the discounts on jumbotron prices, and you could get attractive markdowns.
Leasing Options
If you’re not looking to make a long-term investment, then you could consider leasing a jumbotron instead.
This is generally recommended if you have an event that’s going to last a limited time. Instead of getting a jumbotron, you could just lease one for the duration of your use and give it back. This way, you get to pay a much lower fee and you only use the jumbotron for the period you need it.
Conclusion
Jumbotrons are a great way to ensure audience engagement, and they’re flexible enough to be used in different settings. That said, navigating the price of these displays can be quite tricky. To learn more about how to get the best deal, you can contact us at NSE LED Cloud.