Outdoor
Sunlight Readable Touchscreens for Outdoor Systems (1000–1500 nits)
Outdoor deployments often fail because the screen looks dim under sunlight. Therefore, brightness and reflection control must be defined at the beginning. In many projects, 1000 nits is a practical baseline. For full outdoor exposure, 1500 nits can deliver better readability.
Recommended Configuration
- High brightness backlight: 1000–1500 nits (by environment)
- Optical bonding: reduces reflections and improves contrast
- Cover glass: AG/AR options to reduce glare
- PCAP tuning: stable touch under heat and outdoor conditions
In addition, optical bonding improves shock resistance because there is no air gap. As a result, the display performs better in outdoor kiosks and EV charging stations. If you need selection guidance, please review our Industrial Touch Screen Buyer’s Guide .
Q1. What makes a touch screen truly sunlight readable for outdoor use?t readable for outdoor use?
A true sunlight readable outdoor touch screen combines high brightness (typically 1,000–1,500 nits), low internal reflection, and the right glass coatings. We use industrial LCDs, optical bonding and anti-glare or anti-reflective glass to deliver clear images even in direct sun, instead of relying on brightness alone.
Q2. Do I always need optical bonding for outdoor kiosks and charging stations?
Optical bonding is strongly recommended for most serious outdoor applications because it reduces reflections, improves contrast and increases mechanical robustness. In some shaded or semi-outdoor locations you may be able to use air-gap assemblies, but we normally evaluate brightness, sun angle and enclosure design before making a final recommendation.
Q3. How do your outdoor touch screens handle rain, dust and vandalism?
Our outdoor designs can achieve IP-rated front sealing when integrated correctly into your housing, protecting against rain and dust ingress. We also use thick, tempered cover glass with optional anti-vandal features, plus robust mounting structures, to withstand public use, accidental impacts and frequent cleaning.
Q4. Can your outdoor touch screens operate in very hot or cold climates?
Yes. We select industrial-grade LCDs and design with thermal constraints in mind, considering direct sun exposure, enclosure color and internal heat sources. Depending on your climate and application, we can propose fanless designs, heater options or other measures to keep the display and touch electronics within their safe temperature range.
Q5. What information do you need to quote an outdoor touch screen project?
For a precise recommendation, we need to know the application (such as EV charging, parking, ticketing or vending), screen size and resolution, target brightness, IP and IK requirements, operating temperature range and expected annual volume. With this information our engineers can quickly suggest a suitable outdoor touch screen configuration and lead time.
Application Scenarios
Featured Products
- 18.5 Inch PCAP Touch Display Module
- 21.5 Inch Industrial Touch Monitor (IP67 Front)
- Projected Capacitive Touch Screen Modules (7–13.3 inch)
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