Planar LX55X-V 55" 1920x1080 LCD Video Wall 24/7 - 998-0178-00

Product Overview

The Planar LX55X-V is a 55-inch Clarity Matrix G3 LCD video wall panel operating at 500 nit brightness with a VESA mounting interface, rated for 24/7 continuous operation. It is the VESA-mount, lower-power counterpart to the 800 nit MX55X within the same G3 generation — sharing the same off-board Video Controller, Leyard WallDirector software, and EasyAxis-thin profile architecture, but targeting controlled ambient light environments where energy efficiency and third-party mount flexibility are priorities. The 500 nit output reduces power consumption compared to the 800 nit MX55X without sacrificing visual quality in managed lighting conditions. SKU 998-0178-00.

Product Description

The LX55X-V delivers the full Clarity Matrix G3 ecosystem capabilities — including Planar Big Picture Plus 4K at 60Hz processing, Leyard WallDirector web management, and n+1 hot-swappable redundant Remote Power Supplies — in a 55-inch, 500 nit panel with VESA mounting. The VESA interface opens the panel to the broadest possible range of third-party mounts, floor stands, motorized lifts, and custom fabricated mounting structures, making it the integrator's choice when EasyAxis mechanical geometry is incompatible with the installation design. Tiled bezel widths as narrow as 1.7mm achieve the near-seamless visual plane that characterizes the G3 MX/LX platform. The off-board electronics design isolates the Video Controller and Remote Power Supply from the display panel, reducing panel depth to 3.6 inches and enabling hot-swap power supply replacement without taking the wall offline. At 500 nit, the LX55X-V draws less power than its 800 nit MX55X sibling, reducing operating costs in 24/7 deployments and extending backlight life — a meaningful consideration in large-array installations with hundreds of panels. ERO glass is available as an option for installations requiring surface protection or touch interactivity; the base SKU ships without ERO.

Key Features

• 55-inch Full HD (1920x1080) LCD panel, 500 nit brightness
• Clarity Matrix G3 platform with off-board Video Controller (VC)
• VESA mounting interface — compatible with third-party mounts and custom structures
• Tiled bezel width as narrow as 1.7mm for near-seamless arrays
• Leyard WallDirector software: web-based management, presets, health monitoring
• Planar Big Picture Plus: 4K at 60Hz, PiP, 4K quadview, multi-source scaling
• HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity
• n+1 hot-swappable redundant Remote Power Supply (RPS)
• Lower power consumption vs. 800 nit MX55X — suited for 24/7 energy efficiency
• Mission-critical 24/7 rated operation
• Optional ERO glass (separate SKU)

Typical Applications

• Network operations centers (NOCs) and control rooms with controlled lighting
• Corporate boardrooms and executive briefing centers
• Custom fabricated AV installations requiring VESA-compatible mounting
• Data visualization walls in managed-light server and operations facilities
• Higher education and government meeting spaces with budget-conscious 24/7 requirements
• Motorized or articulating mount configurations where EasyAxis geometry is impractical

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the LX55X-V (500 nit) differ from the MX55X (800 nit)?

Both are 55-inch Clarity Matrix G3 panels sharing identical off-board Video Controller, WallDirector software, Big Picture Plus processing, and RPS redundancy. The core difference is brightness tier: MX55X at 800 nit is engineered for high ambient light environments (retail, broadcast, transportation), while LX55X-V at 500 nit targets controlled-light settings (control rooms, boardrooms, NOCs) where lower power consumption is preferred. The LX55X-V also uses a VESA mounting interface, while MX55X uses EasyAxis. If your installation is in a bright or variable-light space, choose MX55X. For managed lighting, LX55X-V provides the same G3 performance at reduced operating cost.

Why would an integrator choose the VESA (-V) variant over the EasyAxis landscape variant?

VESA mounting is preferred when the installation design requires a specific third-party mount — motorized lifts, articulating arms, floor stands, or custom millwork brackets — that cannot accommodate EasyAxis hardware geometry. VESA is also the correct choice for retrofit projects where existing VESA infrastructure is already in place. For new purpose-built video wall arrays where alignment precision is critical, the EasyAxis landscape variant is the better choice.

Does the LX55X-V support the same 4K processing as the MX55X?

Yes. Both panels use the same G3 off-board Video Controller with Planar Big Picture Plus processing, supporting 4K at 60Hz via HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, PiP, and 4K quadview. The brightness difference does not affect processing capability.

Can the LX55X-V be configured with ERO glass?

ERO glass is a factory-bonded option and must be specified at time of order. The base SKU 998-0178-00 ships without ERO. If ERO glass is required for surface protection or touch interactivity, the appropriate ERO-suffix SKU must be specified. Confirm ERO availability for the 55-inch G3 LX VESA variant with your Planar distributor.

What is the power consumption advantage of 500 nit over 800 nit in a large video wall?

In a large video wall array — for example, a 4x4 configuration (16 panels) — the difference between 500 nit and 800 nit brightness can represent a meaningful reduction in total system wattage and HVAC cooling load. Over a 24/7 operating year, this translates to measurable electricity cost savings. For large-scale NOC, control room, and government facility installations, specifying 500 nit where ambient light conditions permit is a standard energy management practice.