Absen NX1.8 HBR vs Planar DLSlim 1.8M20
On measurable specs the Absen NX1.8 HBR leads 8–3. The Planar DLSlim 1.8M20 can still be the right call where its individual wins — check the highlighted rows — match your constraints.
| Add a panel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Physical | ||
| Pixel pitch | 1.87 mm | 1.89 mm |
| Cabinet size (W×H×D) | 240 × 540 × 44 mm | 302 × 680 × 34 mm |
| Weight per cabinet | 2.7 kg | 6.9 kg |
| Weight per m² | 20.8 kg/m² | 33.7 kg/m² |
| Image | ||
| Cabinet resolution | 128 × 288 px | 160 × 360 px |
| Pixel density | 284,444 px/m² | 279,947 px/m² |
| Brightness | 1,500 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Refresh rate | 3,840 Hz | 3,840 Hz |
| Contrast | 6,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| Viewing angle (H/V) | 160° / 160° | 170° / 170° |
| LED type | SMD | COB |
| Processing depth | 16 bit | — |
| Power & thermal | ||
| Average power | 27 W | 48 W |
| Max power | 79 W | 145 W |
| Max power per m² | 610 W/m² | 705 W/m² |
| Thermal load per cabinet | 270 BTU/h | 495 BTU/h |
| Operational | ||
| Environment | Indoor | Indoor |
| IP rating (front) | IP40 | — |
| IP rating (rear) | IP21 | — |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 40 °C | -20 to 40 °C |
| Service access | Front & rear | Front |
| LED lifetime | 100,000 h | 100,000 h |
| Certifications | FCC, ETL, CE, RoHS | NRTL UL 60950-1 TUV Rheinland, FCC Class A, CE EN60950-1, EN 55032 Class A and EN55024, WEEE, CISPR 32/2015 |
Size a wall with either panel
The calculator shows dimensions, power, weight and a validated wiring diagram for both — swap cabinets with one click.

