Planar will showcase its largest portfolio of display solutions to date at InfoComm 2025, highlighting products for both indoor and outdoor use. The company plans to emphasize its range of LED video wall technologies, including updates across its DirectLight and Leyard families.
Planar will feature its widest selection of ultra-fine pitch LED video walls for indoor use, headlined by its DirectLight product lines:
- DirectLight Essential Series: Introduced last month, this new LED video wall line features Chip-on-Board (COB) technology designed for high-traffic environments. It includes a 30,000:1 contrast ratio and a refresh rate of 3,840Hz, supporting better performance in brightly lit spaces. Integrated driver ICs aim to improve brightness and color uniformity. The 27-inch cabinets are available in 0.7, 0.9, 1.2, and 1.5 millimeter pixel pitches and support pre-configured display packages for easier deployment.
- DirectLight Pro Series: Making its InfoComm debut, this updated line now features MicroLED technology and includes two performance options: a high-brightness model with 2,000 nits at 135 watts, and a lower-power model with 500 nits at 68 watts, suited for environments with varying ambient light levels.
- DirectLight Slim Series: Released in February, this MicroLED line features an ultra-thin form factor designed for curved or space-constrained installations.
- DirectLight Ultra Series: A premium offering with the company’s finest pixel pitches, self-adjusting alignment via Planar ActivAlign and remote power redundancy. This line is designed for long-term performance and high-resolution applications.
Planar will also expand its Leyard LED offerings with several new indoor platforms, including:
- Leyard M135: All-in-one LED display
- Leyard MG-2 Series: Indoor fine-pitch LED video walls
- Leyard MG-2COB Series: COB-based indoor fine-pitch LED video walls
- Leyard CDI Series: Creative-format indoor LED displays
These additions are designed to offer more budget-friendly and design-flexible options for a variety of environments.
Outdoor and All-in-One Displays See New Features
- Planar Luminate Ultra W Series: MicroLED outdoor displays with 3,000-nit brightness and 16:9 aspect ratio, designed for close viewing even in direct sunlight. Pixel pitches of 1.3, 1.6, and 2 millimeters are available, with front-serviceable ruggedization using Glue-on-Board (GOB) technology.
- Planar UltraRes L Series All-in-One LED Display: This fine-pitch MicroLED display supports up to four content sources, onboard processing, and 10-point infrared touch. It is available in 109-, 122-, and 136-inch sizes with options for wall mounting or mobile use. BalanceBox height-adjustable kits now support better positioning and mobility.
Planar will also showcase the full WallDirector Portfolio: , which includes:
- WallDirector Video Controller
- WallDirector OS for device management
- WallDirector Cloud, a software-as-a-service platform that enables remote monitoring of display health and performance across LED and LCD fleets. The cloud tool supports pixel-level error detection and centralized maintenance tracking.
Technology Preview With Megapixel
In collaboration with Megapixel, Planar will preview a new COB MicroLED video wall designed for high-end applications. The demo will combine Planar’s display technology with Megapixel’s image processing advancements.
Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy
Planar’s global manufacturing network — which includes locations in the U.S., Europe, Asia and an upcoming facility in the Middle East — aims to support flexible supply chain logistics and regional product availability. The company says this footprint positions it to better navigate tariff pressures and fulfill customer demand more efficiently.