Find out which BrightSign media player best fits your business needs and learn how to get started with Yodeck’s award-winning digital signage software.
Choosing the right BrightSign media player for digital signage can be a real challenge, especially if you’re not aware of all the different options available and exactly which needs they meet. Below you’ll find our recommendations for the best BrightSign media players, along with a breakdown of their key features and hardware characteristics to help you decide which one will best fit your objectives and let you realize the full potential of your digital signage software.
Check out all the capabilities of Yodeck’s digital signage CMS for BrightSign media players here:
BrightSign LS424 Standard I/O Player
The Best BrightSign Media Player for Entry-level Digital Signage
BrightSign LS424 is an affordable yet reliable commercial-grade media player, ideal for entry-level digital signage. Supporting H.265 encoded Full HD (1080p60) video, entry-level HTML5 and featuring networking, USB interactivity and optimized power efficiency, the BrightSign LS424 Standard I/O Player is a perfect choice for a beginner-friendly digital signage solution.
BrightSign LS424 Media Player Key features:
- H.265
- Entry-level HTML5 performance
- IP Streaming
- Video Walls (synchronized playback across multiple displays)
- Zones (multiple content types on a single screen)
- Interactive
- Live Feeds
- Geo-Fencing
- Tagging
- Sign Preview
- Remote Snapshot
- 100base T Networking
- B-Deploy
Hardware:
- External micro SD Slot — SDHC and SDXC (SDHC storage up to 32GB, SDXC storage up to 2TB)
- USB High-Speed Host Port (Type C)
- Analog Stereo Audio
- HDMI 1.4a Out
- Ethernet (100 base T)
- M.2 (E) Keyed Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connector
Device:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.8 x 0.9 x 5.7 in (96.8 x 23.7 x 144.3mm)
- Weight: 5.6 oz
- Power: 5V/2A (10 Watts)
Price:
$295
BrightSign HD1024 Expanded I/O Player
A Mid-range Digital Signage Media Player for all your Business Needs
BrightSign HD1024 (a more powerful version of the BrightSign HD224 model) is a highly dependable media player, a great option that can serve a very wide range of digital signage applications across any industry. The HD1024 media player supports H.265 decoding, mainstream HTML5 performance, 4Kp60 and Full HD, as well as Gigabit Ethernet.
The advanced capabilities of the BrightSign HD1024 that include live content features, video walls, digital audio playback and multi-zone layouts will guarantee that you can easily create an immersive digital signage experience across multiple screens to engage and impress your audience.
BrightSign HD1024 Media Player Key features:
- H.265
- True 4K
- HDR10 & HLG
- 1080p60 single decode
- Mainstream HTML5 performance
- IP Streaming
- Video Walls
- Digital Audio
- Zones
- Interactive
- Live Feeds
- Geo-Fencing
- Sign Preview
- Remote Snapshot
- Gigabit Networking
- Tagging
- Extended Thermal Efficiency
- Mosaic Mode
Hardware:
- External micro SD Slot — SDHC and SDXC (SDHC storage up to 32GB, SDXC storage up to 2TB)
- USB High-Speed Host Port (Type A)
- 12-pin Phoenix GPIO port with 8 bi-directional GPIOs
- 3.5mm RS-232 Serial Port
- 3.5mm IR In/Out
- 3.5mm Audio Out (analog -or- SPDIF digital, nonsimultaneous)
- HDMI 2.0a Out
- Gigabit Ethernet
- M.2 (E) Keyed Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connector
Device:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 6.3 x 0.87 x 5.7 in (159.9 x 22 x 144.2mm)
- Weight: 12 oz (340 grams)
- Power: 12V / 1.5A (18 Watts)
Price:
$510
BrightSign XT1144 Expanded I/O Player
A Heavy-duty Media Player for Advanced Digital Signage Solutions
BrightSign XT1144 is the successor to the BrightSign XT1143 media player and an upgraded edition of the BrightSign XT244 media player. One of the most impressive digital signage players in the BrightSign XT product line series, XT1144 features a powerful CPU, enterprise HTML5 performance, 4K and Full HD video playback, Dolby Vision as well as H.264 and H.265 decoding.
BrightSign XT1144 media player is ideal for enterprise-level, cutting-edge digital signage solutions, offering live TV playback, true 4K resolution graphics, seamless social media experiences and HDR10 media profiles.
BrightSign XT1144 Media Player Key features:
- H.265
- True 4K Resolution
- 4Kp60 dual decode
- HDR10
- Enterprise HTML5 performance
- Dolby Vision
- Interactive
- IP Streaming
- Video Walls
- Zones
- Live Feeds
- Geo-Fencing
- Tagging
- Sign Preview
- Remote Snapshot
- Digital Audio
- Extended Thermal
- Gigabit Networking
- Power over Ethernet
- Extended Thermal Efficiency
- Mosaic Mode
Hardware:
- External micro SD Slot — SDHC and SDXC (SDHC storage up to 32GB, SDXC storage up to 2TB)
- M.2 SSD PCIe Interface
- USB High-Speed Host Port (Type A & Type C port)
- 12-pin Phoenix GPIO port with 8 bi-directional GPIOs
- 3.5mm RS-232 Serial Port
- 3.5mm IR In/Out
- 3.5mm Audio Out (analog -or- SPDIF digital, nonsimultaneous)
- HDMI 2.0a Out
- HDMI 2.0a Input
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Power over Ethernet (PoE+)
- M.2 (E) Keyed Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Connector
- Wi-Fi External Antenna Connector
Device:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 7.1 x 0.86 x 8 in (179.9 x 21.9 x 204.2mm)
- Weight: 20 oz (567 grams)
- Power: 12V / 3A (36 Watts)
Price:
$730
BrightSign XC5 Series Media Players
Peak Digital Signage Performance
The XC5 series features two of the most advanced BrightSign media players ever created: the XC2055 (Expert Player) and the XC4055 (Elite+ Player). Both feature state-of-the-art HTML5 performance, multi-HDMI outputs, dazzling 8k resolution for graphics and video, as well as a wide range of connectivity options.
Effortlessly rising above the competition, BrightSign’s XC5 media players are designed to support cutting-edge digital signage solutions, from multiple-screen video walls and hardware-accelerated 3D Web GL to high-frame-rate motion graphics and multi-touch animations at extremely fast content loading times.
BrightSign LS424 Media Player Key features:
- H.265
- 8K60p video decoding (XC2055: 8-bit, XC4055: 10-bit)
- 8K Full Resolution Graphics
- Single 4K60p video decoding 10-bit (XC2055: Dual, XC4055: Quad)
- 4K video rotation
- HDR10, HLG & Rec.2020 / BT.2020 Support
- Revolutionary HTML5 performance
- Full OpenGL Support
- Interactive
- IP Streaming
- Video Walls
- Zones
- Live Feeds
- Geo-Fencing
- Tagging
- Sign Preview
- Remote Snapshot
- Digital Audio
- Gigabit Networking
- Power over Ethernet
- Extended Thermal Efficiency
- Mosaic Mode
Hardware:
- External micro SD slot protected by a tool-less cover
- Optional Storage: M.2 PCIe for NVMe SSD
- Multiple HDMI outputs (XC2055: Dual, XC4055: Quad)
- USB High-Speed Host Port (Type A & Type C port)
- 12-pin Phoenix GPIO port with 8 bi-directional GPIOs
- 3.5mm RS-232 Serial Port
- 3.5mm IR In/Out
- 3.5mm Audio Out (analog & SPDIF digital)
- Gigabit Ethernet
Device:
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 9.96 x 9.13 x 1.88 in (253.2 x 232.12 x 48mm)
- Weight: 50 oz (1.43 kg)
- Power: 19V / 4.7A
Price:
$1200 (XC2055) – $1700 (XC4055)
Yodeck’s Digital Signage Solution for BrightSign Media Players
Once you’ve selected the Brightsign media player that suits your needs, it’s time to start looking at the digital signage software you will be using to deliver your content across different screens and multiple locations. Luckily for you, our latest BrightSign media player integration will allow you to pair Yodeck’s award-winning digital signage software with any BrightSign media player.
Even better, you can quickly put to use any and all BrightSign media players you might have from a previous deployment and add more screens without any additional costs.
How to set up your BrightSign Player for Yodeck Digital Signage
Getting started with Yodeck will only take a few minutes and some basic IT skills. To make everything a little easier, we’ve put together a step-by-step tutorial on how to set up a Brightsign player with Yodeck’s digital signage software.
Which BrightSign media player is the best for digital signage?
In conclusion, there is no definite answer to which BrightSign media player is best for your digital signage deployment. It all depends on the scalability of each project, the needs of your organization and, as always, on the budget you are willing to invest in a digital signage solution. In addition, bear in mind that BrightSign’s media players are not the only alternative for an affordable and easy-to-use digital signage solution.
No matter which media player you choose for your digital signage deployment, one thing remains for certain: you are going to need a professional digital signage CMS to deliver content to your screens quickly and easily.