Custom LED Screen Price: What Sets It and How to Compare
Two quotes for "the same" screen can differ wildly. This page explains the factors behind the price and how to compare quotes fairly — then EKINTRY prices yours factory-direct.
A custom LED screen has no list price — it is quoted per square metre from a handful of factors, and those factors are why two quotes for a screen of "the same size" can be hundreds of dollars per square metre apart. Knowing them lets you compare quotes like-for-like instead of just picking the cheapest number.
This page breaks down what moves the price and gives realistic per-square-metre ranges. For the full all-in cost (control system, install, shipping), see our LED screen cost page; to get a real number, EKINTRY prices yours factory-direct.
Who custom screens are for
- Buyers comparing LED screen quotes.
- Anyone budgeting before they enquire.
- Project managers checking a supplier quote is fair.
- Resellers building client proposals.
Per-square-metre price ranges (2026)
As a planning guide, indoor LED runs roughly US$400–1,500/m² (fine pitch higher), outdoor about US$480–1,800/m², and transparent US$600–2,500/m². Specialist COB/MicroLED can reach far higher. Use these to sanity-check a quote, not as a fixed price.
The factors that move the price
Almost all of the difference between quotes comes from five things:
- Pixel pitch — the biggest driver; a P1.9 screen costs roughly 30–50% more than P3.9 of the same size.
- Indoor vs outdoor — outdoor adds brightness, IP sealing and structure.
- Size — larger orders often drop the per-m² rate through bulk efficiency.
- Component quality — ICs, LED lamps and power supplies vary in price and lifespan.
- Customisation — curved, suspended or shaped builds raise it.
How to compare quotes like-for-like
To compare fairly, hold pitch, brightness and indoor/outdoor constant, and check what each quote includes — a cheap "panel only" price can cost more once the control system, mounting and shipping are added. A like-for-like comparison is the only meaningful one.
When the cheapest quote is the wrong choice
A lower number often means coarser pitch, lower-grade LEDs or power supplies, or items left out of the quote. The right choice is the lowest price for the spec you actually need — not the lowest headline number for a different spec.
Common mistakes to avoid
What trips buyers up on price:
- Comparing a fine-pitch quote against a coarse-pitch one as if they were equal.
- Reading a "panel only" price as the finished cost.
- Over-buying resolution the viewing distance cannot show.
- Ignoring component grade, which decides reliability and lifespan.
| Indoor | ~US$400–1,500/m² (fine pitch higher) |
|---|---|
| Outdoor | ~US$480–1,800/m² |
| Transparent | ~US$600–2,500/m² |
| Pitch effect | P1.9 ≈ 30–50% more than P3.9 |
| Biggest driver | Pixel pitch |
Information we need to quote you
- Size or area, and pixel pitch (or viewing distance).
- Indoor or outdoor.
- Any custom shape.
- Component/brightness expectations.
- Delivery country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a custom LED screen cost per square metre?
Indicatively US$400–1,500/m² indoor, US$480–1,800/m² outdoor and US$600–2,500/m² transparent in 2026, with pixel pitch the main driver. Send your spec for a firm quote.
Why do two quotes for the same size differ so much?
Usually pixel pitch, LED/power component grade and indoor vs outdoor — plus whether the control system, mounting and shipping are included. Compare like-for-like.
How much does pixel pitch change the price?
A lot — a P1.9 screen typically costs about 30–50% more than a P3.9 screen of the same size because it packs far more LEDs per square metre.
Does a bigger screen cost more per square metre?
Usually the opposite — larger orders often lower the per-m² rate through bulk efficiency, even though the total is higher.
Is the cheapest quote the best deal?
Not necessarily. A low number often means a coarser pitch, lower-grade components, or items excluded. The best deal is the lowest price for the spec you actually need.
What do you need to price my screen?
Size or area, pixel pitch (or viewing distance), indoor/outdoor, any custom shape and delivery country.