hardware

LG ProBeam 4K Laser Projector

LG ProBeam 4K Laser Projector

Pros: Ultra-bright, 7000-lumen projector with 4K resolution. HDR capable. Runs WebOS 6.0

Cons: Quite expensive but this is a commercial-grade device designed for performance and long life, plus you can install XOGO Player directly on the device so no external player hardware is required.

Cost: $5499 USD

Apple iPad

Apple iPad

Pros: Premium tablet with excellent screen resolution, long battery life, and enterprise device management options. Available in multiple colors and versions, some with LTE capability.

Cons: More expensive than entry-level tablets.

Cost: $329-2399 USD depending upon model, screen size, storage and other options.

Amazon Fire TV Omni

Amazon Fire TV Omni

Pros: Inexpensive 4K device. No need for an external media player. XOGO Player installs easily from the Amazon App Store. Doubles as an entertainment hub!

Cons: Not built to be powered on 24/7 like most commercial displays. Lacks features like HDR that some commercial displays have. However, it’s a great option for small businesses or budget-conscious users.

Cost: $300-750 USD

Sony Bravia Displays

Sony Bravia Displays

Pros: Easily install XOGO Player on your Sony display via the Google Play Store. No need for an external media player device or any additional wires. Sony displays are affordable and come in many sizes, up to 100”. Choose from LCD or OLED technology.

Cons: A little more expensive than consumer displays but this is an excellent option for those wanting an all-in-one solution.

Cost: $600-3,000 USD

Amazon Fire HD Tablet

Amazon Fire HD Tablet

Pros: Inexpensive, fits anywhere, 12hr battery life, 1080 HD screens on some models, can be used as a media hub or for productivity when not running your digital signage content.

Cons: Limited RAM/storage but still a great value.

Cost: $60-275 USD depending upon storage and other options.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K

Pros: Super inexpensive, plays 4k content, works on any TV, WiFi + ethernet options, doubles as entertainment hub.

Cons: None, now that Fire Sticks have auto-app-launch and support both portrait and landscape-oriented content.

Cost: Just $35-55 USD depending upon Amazon promotions.

BrightSign HD4

BrightSign HD4

Pros: Excellent quality and heat dissipation, thin form factor, easy cloud-based management of devices, excellent performance, proprietary operating system.

Cons: There are less expensive options, but it’s easy to install XOGO Player on BrightSign devices and they’re very unlikely to give you any problems in the field.

Cost: $295-945 USD

Azulle Access 4 (ChromeOS Flex)

Azulle Access 4 (ChromeOS Flex)

Pros: Professional-grade, fanless ChromeOS Flex media player that supports 4k playback and enterprise-level Chrome device management from Google, making it easy to manage large fleets of media players.

Cons: More costly than consumer devices but also more capable and designed for 24/7 playback.

Cost: $240 USD

ASUS Chromebox 5

ASUS Chromebox 5

Pros: Professional-grade Chrome device that supports 4k playback and enterprise-level Chrome device management. Easy to deploy and manage large fleets of players. Relatively low cost. Multiple configurations available with various storage and RAM options.

Cons: These devices are in high demand and are sometimes on back-order.

Cost: $265 USD

LG Commercial Displays

LG Commercial Displays

Pros: Run XOGO Player right on your commercial-grade LG display! No need to purchase additional player hardware. An industry leader, LG offers commercial displays and mounts in many sizes.

Cons: It takes a few minutes to set up XOGO Player on your display but after that you simply add the player to your XOGO account like any other device, using the PIN code that you see on the screen.

Cost: $700-9,500 USD

Amino H200

Amino H200

Pros: Professional-grade, ruggedized Android device, supports 4k playback at 60FPS, can be VESA-mounted behind a display, offers power-over-ethernet or standard ethernet connectivity, WiFi (via an optional dongle), has AV and HDMI outputs to support a wide range of displays. Powerful remote management options. Comes with XOGO preinstalled.

Cons: Only 8GB of storage; however, that’s enough for most users and storage expansion is possible via an internal SD card slot.

Cost: $285 USD

Sharp / NEC Commercial Displays

Sharp / NEC Commercial Displays

Pros: RPi module integrated into commercial displays! Install XOGO Player using on-screen menus. Thin bezel, durable, and since XOGO runs on the RPi module you don’t need to plug in an external player device.

Cons: Can you find lower-priced displays on the market? Yes, but these are commercial-grade and designed to operate 24/7 for years. You also don’t need to purchase an external player.

Cost: $500-3,500 USD

ECS Mini PC

ECS Mini PC

Pros: Tiny but powerful, comes with VESA mount, excellent performance record. Plays 4k content at up to 30 frames per second. Available with XOGO Player preinstalled and running in Windows Kiosk Mode so it will automatically launch when the PC boots up. Windows is able to run apps like LogMeIn and XOGO concurrently.

Cons: Slightly more expensive than Android, Chrome or Fire TV options

Cost: Approximately $325 USD

Arrow XK-FLX PC

Arrow XK-FLX PC

Pros: Powerful enterprise-grade fanless media player PC. Capable of 4k or dual 1080p playback. Available with XOGO Player preinstalled and running in Windows Kiosk Mode, so it will automatically run with the PC boots up.

Cons: More expensive than Android, Chrome or Fire TV options, but built to run your signage 24/7 and it can even power a dual-screen video wall.

Cost: Approximately $575 USD

Lenovo P350 Tiny (for Video Walls)

Lenovo P350 Tiny (for Video Walls)

Pros: Small and powerful enterprise-level media player for powering video walls. Has an Nvidia T1000 graphics card inside that can push 8K resolution at 60 frames per second.

Cons: The P350 is expensive but has the horsepower needed for running video walls.

Cost: Approximately $1700 USD

Choosing Your Player Hardware

Choosing Your Player Hardware

We designed XOGO to run on multiple platforms, so our users have nearly endless options when it comes to player hardware. But with so many choices, which digital signage hardware is right for you? We’ve put together the following list to help you decide.

5 Reasons to Bring Your Own Device

5 Reasons to Bring Your Own Device

Retailing at just $99 USD, the XOGO Mini is one of the most affordable digital signage players on the market. But what if your organization already has existing hardware or needs to use a specific operating system? Our XOGO Player app is available for Windows 10, Chrome, Android and now Fire TV devices, so there are literally hundreds of compatible computers, tablets and TVs on the market that can be transformed into digital signs simply by installing our app.