Indoor vs Outdoor Digital LED Spheres: What’s the Difference?

LED spheres are making waves indoors and outdoors — but not every sphere is built the same. Whether you’re planning a museum installation or a city plaza display, understanding the differences between indoor vs outdoor LED spheres is crucial.

Here’s what to know:

🌈 Brightness Levels

• Indoor spheres: Around 800–1,200 nits (ideal for controlled lighting).

• Outdoor spheres: 4,500–7,500+ nits for sunlight visibility.

💧 Weather & Dust Resistance

• Indoor: Open-frame designs, light ventilation.

• Outdoor: Sealed IP65+ enclosures to block rain, UV, and debris.

⚙️ Power & Heat Management

• Indoor units focus on silent cooling and space efficiency.

• Outdoor units feature high-power fans, UV-resistant housing, and smart temp control.

🛠️ Mounting & Structural Load

• Indoor spheres often hang or sit on stands.

• Outdoor spheres require engineered footings, wind ratings, and certified structure.

🖥️ Content Playback Differences

• Outdoor content usually has more contrast, bold movement, and high brightness.

• Indoor visuals can be soft, artistic, or data-led with tighter pixel pitch.

Whether it’s a 4-foot sphere for a science classroom or a 12-foot public landmark downtown, SSI Displays builds the perfect version for your environment.

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