BrightSign LCB2K vs LCB4K
Side-by-side comparison of the BrightSign LCB2K and LCB4K - video decode, HTML5 performance, I/O, power, and pricing. Both in stock and shipping same day.
BrightSign LCB2K
The LCB2K is a compact LCD multimedia player by NovaStar for LCD screens in advertising media, digital signage, and commercial display.
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BrightSign LCB4K
The LCB4K is a 4K LCD multimedia player by NovaStar for LCD and LED displays in advertising media, digital signage, and commercial display.
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| Specification | BrightSign LCB2K | BrightSign LCB4K |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 123.0 × 89.0 × 29.5 mm | 274.3 × 139.0 × 40.0 mm |
| Operating system | - | Android 11.0 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Output | 1x HDMI (adaptive mode, max 1920×1080@60Hz); 1x stereo audio (48 kHz) | 1x HDMI 2.0 (adaptive mode up to 3840×2160@60Hz; custom mode up to 4096-pixel width); 1x audio out |
| Processor | Quad-core @ 1.3 GHz | - |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Decoding capability | 1x 4K, or 2x 1080p, 4x 720p, 4x 480p, or 6x 360p videos | - |
| Video codecs | H.265/HEVC (up to 4096×2304@60fps), H.264 (up to 4096×2304@30fps), VP9, VP8, MPEG-1/2, MPEG4, H.263, MJPEG | H.265/HEVC (up to 4096×2304@60fps), H.264 (up to 4096×2304@30fps), VP9 (60fps), VP8, MPEG-1/2, MPEG4, H.263, MJPEG |
| Control | 1x USB 3.0 (Type A), 1x USB (Type C), 1x Fast Ethernet, Wi-Fi AP/STA (2.4 GHz), optional 4G module | 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x USB (Type B), 1x USB 3.0 + 1x USB 2.0 (Type A), Wi-Fi AP/STA (2.4 GHz), optional 4G/GPS/RF |
| Input voltage | DC 12 V, 2 A | 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A |
| Maximum power consumption | 18 W | 15 W |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +60°C | -20°C to +60°C |
| Net weight | 255.4 g | 1.1 kg |
| Certifications | SRRC, CE, WPC | CQC, SRRC, CE, WPC |
| IP rating | - | IP20 |
About the LCB2K
The LCB2K is a compact LCD multimedia player by NovaStar for LCD screens in advertising media, digital signage, and commercial display. A quad-core 1.3 GHz processor decodes one 4K video or up to two 1080p / four 720p streams, with H.265 support up to 4096×2304@60fps, and outputs up to 1920×1080@60Hz over HDMI with EDID-adaptive scaling. Content can be published and screens controlled from a computer, phone, or tablet over Fast Ethernet, built-in 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi AP/STA, USB, or an optional 4G module, with NTP/GPS/RF time sync for synchronized playback across screens.
About the LCB4K
The LCB4K is a 4K LCD multimedia player by NovaStar for LCD and LED displays in advertising media, digital signage, and commercial display. It runs Android 11 with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, decodes H.265/HEVC up to 4096×2304@60fps, and outputs true 3840×2160@60Hz over HDMI 2.0 with EDID-adaptive or custom playback window resolutions. Gigabit Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi AP/STA, USB cascade control, and optional 4G/GPS/RF modules make it deployable anywhere, with a built-in 100-240 V power supply and physical power switch.
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