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What Is an Interactive Panel Board?
An interactive panel board is a large-format touchscreen — usually 65 to 110 inches — that teachers and presenters write on directly with a finger or a stylus. It combines the display, the touch surface, and, in most cases, the computer into one unit, so there is no projector lamp to replace and no separate whiteboard to clean. For a fuller breakdown of the hardware, see our guide to what an interactive flat panel is.
The Specs That Actually Matter
When two interactive panel boards look alike in a brochure, four specs decide which one is worth the money.
Size
Match the board to the room. A 65-inch board fits a small seminar room, 75 to 86 inches suits a standard classroom of 25–30 students, and 98 inches and up is for lecture halls and training rooms.
Touch technology
Look for infrared (IR) with 40 touch points. It lets several people write at once, works with a finger, stylus, or gloves, and needs no calibration.
Brightness and glass
A 350 cd/m² panel with anti-glare tempered glass stays readable under classroom lights and resists scratches from daily use.
Built-in system
Android 15 built in means the board boots straight into the classroom app. An OPS slot adds a full Windows 11 environment when your curriculum needs it.
Interactive Panel Board vs Smart Board vs Interactive Whiteboard
These three terms get used interchangeably, and for good reason — they describe the same category of product. "Smart Board" is a brand name that became generic, "interactive whiteboard" leans toward the teaching and software feel, and "interactive panel board" is a catch-all for the hardware itself. When a supplier uses one of these names, they are usually selling the same thing; the difference is in the specs, not the label. If the terminology is getting in the way, read how a smart board differs from a whiteboard.
How Lonton Builds Interactive Panel Boards
Lonton manufactures interactive panel boards from 65-inch to 110-inch, each with a 40-point infrared touch frame, Android 15 (8GB RAM, 128GB storage), and an optional OPS slot for Windows 11 Pro. The 350 cd/m² panel uses anti-glare tempered glass with MOHS 7 hardness, and a 4K camera with an 8-microphone array is available for hybrid lessons and meetings.
Because we own the sheet-metal shop for our mounting brackets and assemble boards in a 23,000 m² Class 10,000 cleanroom, we ship factory-direct — with OEM branding, a 5-unit MOQ, and a 15–25 day lead time, at a price that skips the distributor markup.
Get a Factory Quote for Your Interactive Panel Boards
If you are pricing interactive panel boards for a classroom or office, tell us your room size and panel count. We will send a factory quotation and spec sheet within one business day. Fill out the inquiry form on this page to start.
FAQ
1. What is an interactive panel board?
It is a large touchscreen (usually 65–110 inches) that combines a display, touch surface, and computer to replace a projector and whiteboard.
2. What is the difference between an interactive panel board and a smart board?
They are the same category of product. "Smart Board" is a brand name that became generic; an interactive panel board is the generic term for the hardware.
3. What size interactive panel board do I need?
65 inches for small rooms, 75–86 inches for a standard classroom, and 98 inches and up for lecture halls.
4. Does an interactive panel board need a separate computer?
Not usually. Android 15 is built in, and an OPS slot can add a full Windows 11 environment if needed.
5. What is the lead time for an interactive panel board order?
Production lead time is 15–25 days, with a minimum order of 5 units.
