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P5 LED Module Panel
The P5 LED module, characterized by its 5mm pixel pitch and 40,000 dots per square meter, is a critical component in LED digital displays. Its high resolution and brightness make it ideal for delivering clear and vibrant visuals, which are essential for capturing the audience’s attention and effectively conveying information. It is widely used in various applications, from outdoor billboards to indoor signage, including stores, building entry, airports, crossroads, hotels, museums, churches, hospitals, etc.
Overview
A P5 LED module is a high-resolution display component that excels in delivering clear and vibrant visuals due to its fine pixel pitch. It consists of LEDs, driver ICs, capacitors, and a PCB, all working together to produce sharp images and videos. The modules are offered in multiple types to meet various needs, including indoor series, outdoor series, front service series, rear service series, and flexible soft series for shaping into creative designs.
- SMD Technology: Utilizes Surface-Mount Device (SMD) LEDs for superior performance.
- Pixel Resolution: 5mm pixel pitch
- Multiple Sizes: 160x160mm, 320x160mm, and 320x320mm.
- Multiple Types: indoor, outdoor, front service, rear service, and flexible soft series.
- Durability: High-quality materials such as LED driver ICs and durable PCBs
- Energy Efficiency: Low power consumption to save cost.
- Wide Viewing Angle: a wide range of angles without loss of color or clarity
- Weather Resistance: Outdoor series are designed to be weatherproof, protecting against elements such as rain, dust, and UV radiation,
- Ease of Maintenance: Quick and easy maintenance and installation flexibility.
Key Features
LED
Refresh Rate
Pixel Pitch
Brightness
Driver IC
IP65 Waterproof
Wide Viewing
High Contrast
Long Lifetime
P5 LED Module Products

Outdoor P5 LED Module 64*32dots
- SMD1921/SMD2727 LED
- 320×160mm panel size
- ≥4,500 cd/㎡

Outdoor P5 LED Module 32*32dots
- SMD1921/SMD2727 LED
- 160×160mm panel size
- ≥4,500 cd/㎡

Indoor P5 LED Module 64*32dots
- SMD2020 LED
- 320×160mm panel size
- ≥600 cd/㎡

Flexible P5 LED Module 64*32dots
- SMD2121 LED
- 320×160mm panel size
- ≥600 cd/㎡

Outdoof Soft P5 Module 64*32dots
- SMD1921 LED
- 320×160mm panel size
- ≥4500 cd/㎡
Why You Need P5 LED Module
The P5 LED module is a feature-rich display solution that offers a wide range of benefits to meet various applications. Here are some reasons why you may need it:
High Reliablity
- High-performance driver ICs to provide precise control and consistent performance.
- A wide viewing angle to suitable for a wide range of applications, from small to large screens.
- A high refresh rate of over 1920Hz guarantees smooth video playback without flickering.
- Designed by well-known LED bands such as Nationstar, Kinglight, MLS, RS, etc
Cost-Effectiveness
- Support wide application outdoor advertising billboard and indoor digital signage.
- Easy installation and replacement from the front or rear side, save cost and labor.
- Support flat or curved, cylindrical, or even spherical screens.
- Multiple sizes to choose from.
- Support indoor, outdoor, or flexible installation.
Durability
- High waterproof and dustproof, ensuring they can withstand various harsh weather conditions.
- Advanced PCB to ensure stable and uniform light output.
- With a lifespan of up to 10,000 hours, it minimizes the need for frequent replacements.
- Energy efficiency, fast heat dissipation with low energy consumption.
Where You Can Use P5 LED Module
Find the right place to install the P5 LED module.
For Advertising LED Billboard
Enhanced Advertising Effectiveness
Enhancing advertising effectiveness translates to better return on investment for businesses and organizations utilizing LED billboards equipped with P5 LED modules.
Rapid, Wide-Reaching, and Precise Content Delivery
Allows for quick and easy content updates, enabling LED billboards to display the latest information, promotions, or messages in a timely manner.
LED Digital Signage
Real-time Content Updates
Allows businesses and organizations to quickly display the latest information, promotions, or emergency alerts, ensuring that the content remains relevant and engaging for viewers.
Flexible Control Options
Support a variety of control methods, including WiFi, wireless, smartphone, tablet, and USB drive connectivity, enables users to easily manage content across multiple displays, or update individual signage units independently.
For Sports Stadium LED Display
Real-time Information Delivery
Deliver clear and legible content ensures that critical real-time information, such as scores, statistics, and player profiles, can be displayed effectively throughout the stadium.
Maximizing Advertising Revenue
Allows stadium operators to maximize the revenue potential from their LED display assets, providing a valuable revenue stream to support the overall operations.
For Flexible LED display
Captivating Visual Displays
Attract the attention of passersby and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal by creative shape screens such as ball, circle, wave, etc, cube, etc.
Increased Foot Traffic and Popularity
Creating visually stunning content on creative displays helps to draw in more foot traffic, ultimately increasing the popularity and visibility of the site or venue where they are installed.
What you Need to Know When Purchasing an P5 LED Module
Several key aspects needed to consider to ensure you choose the right P5 LED display modules.
LED Lamp Beads
LED lamps are the core components responsible for the module’s exceptional brightness, color accuracy, and wide viewing angles.
For outdoor P5 series, SMD1921 or SMD2727 LED lamps are commonly used. These surface-mount LED packages offer superior brightness and weather resistance, making them well-suited for high-intensity outdoor applications. For indoor P5 series and flexible P5 series, SMD2020 LED lamps are often the preferred choice.
There are many SMD LED lamp manufacturers such as Nationstar, Kinglight, MLS, RS, and San’an are known to produce high-quality LED lamps. If you are seeking the absolute best quality and performance, Nationstar LED lamps are the premier choice. However, if cost-effectiveness is a higher priority, the other leading LED lamp brands are also excellent options that can more than adequately meet your needs
Size
Common sizes include 160x160mm, 320x160mm, and 320x320mm. All are SMD LED encapsulated for full-color display outputs.
- 160mm x 160mm: This compact module size is well-suited for smaller-scale applications with limited space, yet high-quality visuals are still required.
- 320mm x 160mm: This is the most popular and widely adopted P5 module size. Its dimensions offer an excellent balance of performance, cost-effectiveness, and versatility, and it is compatible with a wide range of LED cabinet sizes.
- 320mm x 320mm: Designed for large-format displays, this size provides twice the surface area of the 320mm x 160mm module. It supports dual service design for easy operation.
| Module Size | LED Resolution |
| 160mmx160mm | 32*32 dots |
| 320mmx160mm | 64*20 dots |
| 320mmx320mm | 64*64 dots |
Maintenance Method
The P5 LED module offers a range of service access options to accommodate different installation requirements and maintenance needs. These service configurations include Rear Service with fixed screws, Front Service with fixed screws, Front Service with magnetic screws, and Front & Rear Service with locking mechanisms.
When selecting the appropriate service option, consider the available space behind the display and the desired ease of access for maintenance and module replacement. If there is ample space at the rear of the installation, the Rear Service with fixed screws is a practical choice.
For applications where front-facing access is preferred, the front service are a suitable option. For creative display designs, such as curved screens, the Front Service with magnetic screws is an ideal solution, as it allows for easy module attachment and removal from the front.
| Module Size | Service Way |
| 160mmx160mm | Rear Service |
| 320mmx160mm | Rear Service Front Service Fixed Screw Front Service Magnet Screw |
| 320mmx320mm | Front & Rear Service With Lock |
Brightness
The P5 LED module offers a range of brightness options to cater to diverse indoor and outdoor applications.
For indoor installations, a brightness range of 600-1000 cd/m² is recommended, which can be achieved using the indoor P5 LED panel. These modules provide ample brightness for clear and vibrant visual performance in typical indoor environments.
For outdoor applications, higher brightness levels are required to ensure visibility and legibility in direct sunlight. The P5 outdoor LED module series is designed with a brightness level ranging from 4500 to 7000 cd/m², which can ensure the displayed content remains easily readable and eye-catching in most outdoor conditions.
In areas with exceptionally strong sunlight, it is recommended to select P5 LED modules with a brightness exceeding 6000 cd/m² to ensure optimal visibility and impact.
| Module | Brightness |
| P5 Indoor Module | 600-1000CD |
| P5 Indoor Flexible Module | 600-1000CD |
| P5 Outdoor Module | 4500-7000CD |
Accessories of P5 LED module
Most accessories are used for the P5 LED screen module.
Power Cables
Standard 4Pin Power Cables to connect the module and power supply.
Data Flat Cable
Industry Standardized 16Pin LED Display flat data cable (signal cable),
Screws
Strong and durable fixing screws such as M3, M4.
Waterproof Rubber
High-performance waterproof rubber to help the module reach a top-level protection rating.
P5 LED Module Specification
320*160mm Indoor P5 LED module Specification
| Product Model | P5mm-Indoor-320-160 |
| Pixel Pitch | 5mm |
| LED Configuration | SMD2020 |
| LED Density (dot/㎡) | 40,000 |
| Module Size | 320*160mm |
| Module Resolution | 64*32 |
| Driving Way | 1/16 Scan |
| Hor. viewing angle | 160° |
| Vert. viewing angle | 160° |
| Best View Distance | 5m – 50m |
| Grey Level | 14 bits |
| Brightness | ≥600 cd/㎡ |
| Brightness Adjustment | 100 grade auto/manual-adjustment |
| Brightness Uniformity | >99% |
| Input Voltage (AC) | DC5V |
| Avg Power Consumption | 250 W/m² |
| Max Power Consumption | 580 W/m² |
| Operation Power Voltage | 100-240V / 50-60Hz |
| Control System | DVI card + Full color control card |
| Control Mode | Synchronous & asynchronous available |
| Support Input | VGA, Video, AVI, MOV, MPG, DAT, VOB etc. |
| Lifetime | >=100000 hours |
| Blind Spot Rate | <0.00001 |
| Working Temp | (-20)-(+60) Celsius degree |
| Working Humidity | 10%-90% |
| Service Ways | Front or Rear |
| Waterproof Rating (Front/Rear) | IP31 |
160*160mm Outdoor P5 LED module Specification
| Product Model | P5mm-Outdoor-160-160 |
| Pixel Pitch | 5mm |
| LED Configuration | SMD1921/SMD2727 |
| LED Density (dot/㎡) | 40,000 |
| Module Size | 160*160mm |
| Module Resolution | 32*32 |
| Driving Way | 1/8 Scan |
| Hor. viewing angle | 160° |
| Vert. viewing angle | 160° |
| Best View Distance | 5m – 50m |
| Grey Level | 14 bits |
| Brightness | ≥5000 cd/㎡ |
| Brightness Adjustment | 100 grade auto/manual-adjustment |
| Brightness Uniformity | >99% |
| Input Voltage (AC) | DC5V |
| Avg Power Consumption | 250 W/m² |
| Max Power Consumption | 580 W/m² |
| Operation Power Voltage | 100-240V / 50-60Hz |
| Control System | DVI card + Full color control card |
| Control Mode | Synchronous & asynchronous available |
| Support Input | VGA, Video, AVI, MOV, MPG, DAT, VOB etc. |
| Lifetime | >=100000 hours |
| Blind Spot Rate | <0.00001 |
| Working Temp | (-20)-(+60) Celsius degree |
| Working Humidity | 10%-90% |
| Service Ways | Front & Rear |
| Waterproof Rating (Front/Rear) | IP65/IP65 |
320*160mm Outdoor P5 LED module Specification
| Product Model | P5mm-Outdoor-320-160 |
| Pixel Pitch | 5mm |
| LED Configuration | SMD1921/SMD2727 |
| LED Density (dot/㎡) | 40,000 |
| Module Size | 320*160mm |
| Module Resolution | 64*32 |
| Driving Way | 1/8 Scan |
| Hor. viewing angle | 160° |
| Vert. viewing angle | 160° |
| Best View Distance | 5m – 50m |
| Grey Level | 14 bits |
| Brightness | ≥5000 cd/㎡ |
| Brightness Adjustment | 100 grade auto/manual-adjustment |
| Brightness Uniformity | >99% |
| Input Voltage (AC) | DC5V |
| Avg Power Consumption | 250 W/m² |
| Max Power Consumption | 580 W/m² |
| Operation Power Voltage | 100-240V / 50-60Hz |
| Control System | DVI card + Full color control card |
| Control Mode | Synchronous & asynchronous available |
| Support Input | VGA, Video, AVI, MOV, MPG, DAT, VOB etc. |
| Lifetime | >=100000 hours |
| Blind Spot Rate | <0.00001 |
| Working Temp | (-20)-(+60) Celsius degree |
| Working Humidity | 10%-90% |
| Service Ways | Front & Rear |
| Waterproof Rating (Front/Rear) | IP65/IP65 |
320*160mm Flexible P5 LED module Specification
| Product Model | P5mm-Flexible-320-160 |
| Pixel Pitch | 5mm |
| LED Configuration | SMD2020 |
| LED Density (dot/㎡) | 40,000 |
| Module Size | 320*160mm |
| Module Resolution | 64*32 |
| Driving Way | 1/16 Scan |
| Hor. viewing angle | 160° |
| Vert. viewing angle | 160° |
| Best View Distance | 5m – 50m |
| Grey Level | 14 bits |
| Brightness | ≥600 cd/㎡ |
| Brightness Adjustment | 100 grade auto/manual-adjustment |
| Brightness Uniformity | >99% |
| Input Voltage (AC) | DC5V |
| Avg Power Consumption | 250 W/m² |
| Max Power Consumption | 580 W/m² |
| Operation Power Voltage | 100-240V / 50-60Hz |
| Control System | DVI card + Full color control card |
| Control Mode | Synchronous & asynchronous available |
| Support Input | VGA, Video, AVI, MOV, MPG, DAT, VOB etc. |
| Lifetime | >=100000 hours |
| Blind Spot Rate | <0.00001 |
| Working Temp | (-20)-(+60) Celsius degree |
| Working Humidity | 10%-90% |
| Service Ways | Front or Rear |
| Waterproof Rating (Front/Rear) | IP31 |
Common Questions
What is the meaning of P5?
The “P” in “P5” refers to the pixel pitch, which is the distance between the centers of two adjacent pixels. The number “5” indicates that the pixel pitch of this LED module is 5 millimeters (mm), meaning the distance between the centers of two adjacent LED pixels is 5 mm.
What is the resolution of P5 LED module?
The P5 LED panel has a resolution of approximately 40,000 dots per square meter. Each LED module is determined by physical dimensions.
| Module Size | LED Density |
| 160mmx128mm | 32*32 dots with 1,024 pixels |
| 320mmx160mm | 64*32 dots with 2,048 pixels |
| 320mmx320mm | 64*64 dots with 4,096 pixels |
What is the brightness of P5 LED panel?
Indoor P5 modules feature brightness levels between 600-1000 cd, while outdoor-rated P5 modules can reach up from 4500 to 7000 cd.
What is the best viewing distane of P5?
The Best viewing distance is between 5m to 50m.
What is the driver way of P5 LED panel?
P5 LED panel uses a constant current 1/8 scan.
What is the driver IC used for P5 LED panel?
The driver IC is key to achieving high refresh rates. Poor-quality driver ICs can cause problems like artifacts (“caterpillar” effects), flickering due to low refresh rates.
Colorlit LED P5 LED modules use PWM ICs, including models like ICN2037, ICN2038, ICN2038S, 2049, and 2069, which can boost the refresh rate to 3840Hz. This higher refresh rate ensures smooth visual performance.
What is the viewing angle of P5 LED screen module?
SMD P5 modules typically have a wide horizontal and vertical viewing angle of 160 degrees.

Viewing angle of SMD P5 LED Module
What is the power consumption of P5 LED display module?
Different-sized P5 module has different power consumption. Here we list all the power consumption specifications for you.
SMD LED P5 160X160mm
- Input Current: 5A
- AVG Power Consumption: 12W
SMD LED P5 320X160mm
- Input Current: 8A
- AVG Power Consumption: 16W
SMD LED P5 320X320mm
- Input Current: 15A
- Max Power Consumption: 75W
What is the P5 LED module schematic?
Different sizes and manufactures have different schematics. Here is the P5 LED module schematic for your reference:

160×160mm P5 LED module CAD Diagram

320×160mm P5 LED module CAD Diagram
How to install P5 LED display module?
P5 LED modules offer several installation options to accommodate different project needs and preferences:
- Rear Screw Mounting:
- Modules are fixed to the cabinet using screws at the rear side
- Provides a secure and stable attachment
- May require more labor to individually secure all four sides
- Front Screw Mounting:
- Modules are fixed to the cabinet from the front using screws
- Can be more time-consuming but may be preferred in limited rear access scenarios
- Locking Mechanism:
- Modules are equipped with a locking mechanism that utilizes a wrench
- Allows for quick and tool-assisted locking and unlocking of the modules
- Facilitates easier installation and maintenance
- Front Magnetic Screw Mounting:
- Modules are equipped with strong magnetic screws at the edge of Soft rubber PCB.
- Can be easily taken out from the front side.
How to control P5 LED sign module?
The P5 LED module can be controlled through the following methods:
Synchronous Control: The P5 modules can be synchronized to operate in unison, ensuring seamless and coordinated visual performance with the computer.
- Asynchronous Control: The P5 modules can also be controlled by Phone, Ipad, U-disk, allowing for more flexible and dynamic content display.
What is the price of the P5 LED board?
P5 module has different prices depending on the indoor or outdoor, size, and some other factors such as LED brands.
For 160*160mm outdoor P5 module series, the price is at $9 to $20 as different LED brands have different prices.
For the 320*160mm series, the price ranges from $15 to $40 depending on different LED lamps.
Please noted, the price is for reference. For more detailed prices, you can contact us at any time.











