Planar is proud to announce two new award wins for the leading-edge Planar® Luminate™ Ultra W Series. The MicroLED video wall display designed to redefine close-up outdoor viewing was named a Best of Show award winner by Residential Systems at CEDIA + CIX 2024, recognizing the solution as one of the most innovative and unique products on display at this year’s show. rAVe also celebrated the video wall solution as a standout product integrators and end users should know about, honoring Planar Luminate Ultra W Series with Best New MicroLED Display in the 2024 Best of CEDIA Expo Awards. Planar was also awarded rAVe’s Coolest CIX 2024 Booth at CEDIA + CIX 2024.
The award-winning Planar Luminate Ultra W Series delivers the finest outdoor pixel pitch in a 16:9 format and incorporates MicroLED technology to produce enhanced black levels and high brightness even in direct sunlight. Ideal for Full HD and 4K media-rich content, the solution supports viewing from as close as eight feet and offers models in 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 millimeter pixel pitches as well as 115”, 145”, 173” and 231” sizes.
Residential Systems’ 2024 CEDIA Best of Show awards were judged through the lens of the residential integrator. Winning products were rated on their value, impact and for being unique in today’s market. rAVe’s 2024 Best of CEDIA Expo Awards evaluated new and returning products, selecting Planar Luminate Ultra W Series as one of 26 of the publication’s favorite products at the show.
“The Planar Luminate Ultra W Series is a high-performing, durable and versatile outdoor LED video wall solution well suited for applications as diverse as poolside cinema, retail and hospitality,” said Robert Detwiler, senior director of product management and training at Planar. “Allowing users to create standard resolution in fine pitch outdoor LED and offering a design that performs well in nearly any high-ambient light environment, the solution raises the bar on viewing experiences in luxury and commercial settings alike. We’re delighted to have it recognized as one of the most innovative products available today.”
Featuring front-service ruggedization with Glue-on-Board (GOB) technology, Planar Luminate Ultra W Series presents added durability, a surface that is easy to clean and a product that not only stays brighter, but also maintains a stunning appearance long term. The IP65 rated outdoor LED displays are also designed to simplify maintenance and incorporate LED treatments designed to endure the weather, including protection from ultraviolet rays, dust and water.
The industry leader celebrates its fourth consecutive CEDIA Best of Show win from Residential Systems. Launched in May, the Planar Luminate Ultra W Series was also named a Best of Show winner at InfoComm 2024 by Digital Signage Magazine. The Planar® Luminate™ Ultra Series was named a Best of CEDIA Expo Award winner by rAVe in the category of Best New Outdoor Display in 2023 and 2022.
For more information about the award-winning Planar Luminate Ultra W Series, visit www.planar.com/LuminateUltra-W.