For a fixed-install COB wall, start with the panel price by pixel pitch, then add the project scope around it. The 2026 EXW bands below cover modules and cabinets. Send the wall size, closest viewing distance and installation country to turn that planning range into a cabinet layout and line-item budget.
- Panel layer: 2026 COB panel bands run from $1,390–1,695/m² at P1.5625 to $2,250–2,500/m² at P0.9375.
- Project layer: processor, structure, power and signal, spares, freight and commissioning typically add 20–40% to a comparable panel scope.
- Compare like with like: lock the exact millimetre pitch, brightness, refresh rate, cabinet count and commercial scope before averaging two offers.
2026 COB Panel Price per m²
These are factory-direct planning bands for EXW Shenzhen, panel-only scope: modules and cabinets. They give a procurement team a realistic starting range before the wall dimensions, controller, structure and delivery scope are finalized.
| Engineering pitch | COB panel USD / m² | Planning use |
|---|---|---|
| P1.5625 | $1,390–1,695 | Close-view meeting, retail and presentation walls |
| P1.25 | $1,570–1,870 | Fine-pitch boardroom and close-view fixed installation |
| P0.9375 | $2,250–2,500 | Dense data and near-view workspaces |
| P0.78 | $4,650–4,800 | Ultra-fine close-view installations |
| P0.62 | $10,350–10,450 | Specialized ultra-fine projects |
The band width reflects configuration: the lower end uses 600 cd/m² at 3,840 Hz and the upper end uses 1,000 cd/m² at 7,680 Hz. Quantity, delivery terms and final engineering can move a project quote by about ±10–15%.
Send the pitch you are considering, wall area and installation country. We will identify the pricing scope that needs to be compared.
What the Panel Price Leaves Out
Use the panel band to make an initial hardware allowance, then apply the complete project scope. A practical first estimate is:
Full-wall planning budget ≈ panel cost × 1.20–1.40
| Project line | What to align across quotes |
|---|---|
| Control and processing | Input count, processing needs, sending and receiving architecture |
| Structure and cabling | Wall mount, freestanding frame, power and signal distribution |
| Spares and commissioning | Spare module ratio, calibration and on-site or remote support |
| Freight and delivery terms | Packing, transport, duties and local installation responsibilities |
For example, a 10 m² P1.25 COB wall has a panel allowance of $15,700–18,700. At a 30% project adder, the planning range becomes $20,400–24,300. Use one written scope sheet for every bidder.
Three COB Budget Examples You Can Re-run
These examples use wall area × panel band × system range. They are planning calculations; cabinet count, power and final layout should be confirmed before a purchase order.
8 m² at P1.25
Panels: $12,600–15,000
Full planning range: $15,100–21,000
24 m² at P0.9375
Panels: $54,000–60,000
Full planning range: $64,800–84,000
18 m² at P1.5625
Panels: $25,000–30,500
Full planning range: $30,000–42,700
Use the LED Display Calculator to check area, resolution and cabinet geometry before using any range for an internal approval.
Compare COB Quotes on the Same Scope
At the two pitches most commonly compared in indoor projects, the price decision depends on the completed configuration rather than the packaging name alone.
| Pitch | COB panel | Block SMD GOB panel | Check before deciding |
|---|---|---|---|
| P1.25 | $1,570–1,870 | $1,825–2,035 | Surface, cabinet geometry, brightness and refresh |
| P1.5625 | $1,390–1,695 | $1,415–1,530 | Same wall area, controller, structure and spare policy |
Ask every bidder to show exact pitch, brightness grade, refresh rate, processor, structure, spare ratio and delivery terms. For the broader product decision, use the COB selection guide. For price-line detail, see the quote comparison checklist.
Turn the Budget Range into a COB Pro Layout
COB Pro is the primary route for native 16:9 fine-pitch walls with a 600×337.5×33 mm cabinet. An engineering budget is useful only when the layout can be checked against the viewing distance, content and installation condition.
Send wall width × height, closest viewing distance, content type, installation country and schedule. We return a recommended pitch, cabinet layout, native resolution, estimated power and EXW line items.