Promethean ActivPanel V10
Score: 76/100
Samsung LH86WADWLGCXZA
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Samsung 86" WAD Interactive Display delivers a 4K IPS panel with 40-point IR touch and extensive Android-based Google integration, making it ideal for large classrooms and corporate rooms, though its size, weight, and power draw are considerable.
The Promethean ActivPanel V10 Premium is a high-performance QLED interactive display offering 4K resolution, 50-point infrared touch and robust audio for large classrooms and meeting rooms. It is OS-agnostic and includes a full suite of collaboration software and accessories.
| Attribute | Promethean ActivPanel V10 | |
|---|---|---|
— | 86 inchesbest | |
1,034 nitsbest | 400 nits | |
950,000best | 1,200 | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 msbest | 8 msbest |
50best | 40 | |
— | 72 %best | |
3 | 4best |
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| Attribute | Promethean ActivPanel V10 | |
|---|---|---|
Touch(2) | ||
Touch Technology | Infrared Vellum Touch | Infrared |
Touch Points | 50 | 40 |
Display(3) | ||
Brightness (nits) | 1034 nits | 400 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 950000 | 1200 |
Panel Type | Quantum Dot LCD (QLED) | IPS |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 |
USB Ports | 13 | 6 |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Consumption (W) | 117 W | 486 W |
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Professional reviewers praise the ActivPanel 10 Premium for its award-winning design, industry-leading QLED display quality, and robust security that operates independently of the network. They highlight the seamless software ecosystem, high brightness, and the flexibility of an OS-agnostic platform, while noting the lack of an integrated operating system can increase total system cost.
Everyday users consistently commend the panel's ease of use, reliable performance and engaging teaching tools, but note frustrations with the need for an external computer and the unit's substantial weight.
Professional reviewers praise the Samsung WAD 86" for its enterprise-grade durability, extensive connectivity options, and Google-centric Android platform, while noting the lack of built-in video-conferencing hardware and high power draw.
Everyday users appreciate the ultra-responsive multi-touch surface, bright 4K display, and solid audio, but frequently mention the missing camera/mic and the unit's considerable weight and power usage.
“The panel is incredibly easy to use and the touch response feels natural.”
“Brightness is outstanding even in a sun-filled classroom.”
“We wish it had a built-in OS; having to add a PC adds cost and complexity.”
