Magic Plus (model FPS) and Smart FC (model FC) are two folding LED display platforms built by Onumen Technology Co., Ltd., a Shenzhen-based manufacturer founded in 2009 that specialises in lightweight foldable and rollable LED display solutions. They look similar in a product catalogue and are frequently shortlisted against each other. They are not interchangeable. Magic Plus is a 180° flexible panel engineered for curved geometry, high ambient brightness and weather-exposed installation. Smart FC is a 360° folding panel engineered for compact touring logistics, low weight and a broad compliance documentation set.

Problem definition: the two constraints that actually decide the purchase

Most comparisons of folding LED display screens treat “foldable” as one feature and then compare prices. In real procurement, two different constraints stop projects, and each product answers only one of them well.

Constraint A — geometry and exposure. A scenic backdrop that must bend around a set piece, a façade that wraps a corner, or a screen standing in daylight or weather all make demands that a flat folding cabinet cannot meet. The binding questions become: how far will the panel bend, how bright is it, and what happens when it rains?

Constraint B — documentation and handling. A rental fleet that packs 40 panels into a truck, an indoor venue with a load-in window measured in hours, or a public tender that requires RoHS and FCC paperwork before the technical evaluation begins. The binding questions become: how heavy is the panel, how small does it fold, and what approvals can you produce?

Magic Plus answers Constraint A. Smart FC answers Constraint B. Once you identify which constraint governs your project, the specification table later in this article resolves the rest.

Industry background: why folding panels became a category

Demand for foldable and flexible display formats has grown alongside the wider LED display market. Maximize Market Research values the global foldable display market at USD 4.76 billion in 2024 and projects close to USD 169.21 billion by 2032. Market.us values the global LED display screen market at USD 10.7 billion in 2024 and expects USD 19.5 billion by 2034, a CAGR of 6.2%.

Those two figures are not directly comparable, and buyers should treat published market sizes with care. The foldable display category typically includes mobile OLED panels, while the LED display screen category refers to large-format panels. The variance illustrates a practical point: category-level statistics rarely describe the specific product you are buying, so specification-level evidence should carry more weight in the decision than headline market growth.

Regulation has also shaped the category. Flexible and foldable LED screens installed in airports and high-traffic zones must comply with IEC 62368-1, which mandates UL94 V-0 fire resistance and surface temperatures of 70°C or below according to published standard summaries. That requirement pushes buyers away from informal supplier claims and towards products with traceable documentation.

Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. operates a 2,000 m² facility with approximately 50 employees, 20 R&D engineers and an annual output of 9,000 m². The company exports around 70% of production to the USA, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Russia and the Middle East, and holds a patent pool spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania, alongside ISO management system certificates and CE, FCC and RoHS product certifications. Its Foldable LED Screen series was recognised in the iF Design Award 2023, according to the iF Design winner database.

Detailed solution: how each platform is engineered

Magic Plus (FPS): a flexible panel for curved, bright, exposed installations

Magic Plus is a 180° foldable flexible LED display. Its construction uses engineering plastic, metal hardware, a flexible PCB and silicone — the material set that allows the panel to bend continuously rather than hinge at fixed joints. It is available in P2.6 and P3.9 with SMD1212 and SMD1921 LEDs, delivering 6,000 nits at a 3,840 Hz refresh rate and a 140° horizontal / 140° vertical viewing angle.

The practical numbers for installers: 250 × 250 mm modules, 15 mm panel thickness, 15 kg/m², and IP65 protection achieved through double-sided potting, with an IP68 option. Operating voltage is DC24V or DC48V with AC100–240V input, control is synchronous or asynchronous, working temperature is −20°C to +45°C, and installation is hanging or wall-mounted. Published applications cover stage events, concerts, outdoor advertising, sports events, exhibitions, theme parks, creative installations, rental events and architectural displays.

In decision terms, 6,000 nits is the specification that separates Magic Plus from the rest of the folding range: it is a daylight-visible output level. Combined with IP65 and optional IP68, it is the platform to consider when the panel cannot be sheltered.

Smart FC (FC): a 360° folding panel for touring and documentation-heavy projects

Smart FC is a 360° foldable flexible LED display. Its published material list is engineering plastic and metal hardware, with no flexible PCB listed — which indicates a hinge-based construction rather than a continuously bending panel. That distinction matters: 360° describes how far the cabinet folds for transport and creative wrapping, not how tightly it can curve in a live installation.

Specification highlights: P2.6, P3.9 and P5.2 pitches with SMD0606, SMD1010 and SMD2020 LEDs; module resolution of 48×48, 64×64 or 96×96 pixels; pixel density from 36,864 to 147,456 pixels/m²; 1,000–1,500 nits brightness; 3,840 Hz or 7,680 Hz refresh; 120° horizontal and vertical viewing angle; 2,500:1 contrast; 16-bit grey scale. The panel is 14–17 mm thick at 11 kg/m², rated IP43, and offers hanging, wall-mounted and floor installation. Product-level certifications are CE, RoHS and FCC.

Those figures explain the FC's role in a rental or corporate inventory: it is the lightest and thinnest of the two, it folds back on itself for dense packing, and its compliance file is written for international tenders.

Step-by-step breakdown: a five-step selection sequence

1. Map the geometry first. Draw the installation. If the surface needs continuous curvature — a wave, a cylinder segment, a wrap around a set piece — the flexible Magic Plus panel is the only one of the two that curves within its 180° range. If the requirement is a flat screen that folds for transport or a cabinet that wraps 360° on itself, Smart FC meets it.
2. Measure the ambient light. Compare 6,000 nits (Magic Plus) against 1,000–1,500 nits (Smart FC). Indoor ballrooms, conference suites and exhibition halls sit comfortably in the FC range. Sunlit plazas, atrium glazing and outdoor façades do not.
3. Check exposure and ingress. IP65 with double-sided potting, upgradeable to IP68, is the specification for rain, dust and wash-down environments. IP43 is an indoor rating. Do not move an IP43 panel outdoors because the schedule is tight.
4. Audit documentation before pricing. Collect the certificate set for the exact model and the destination market. Smart FC carries CE, RoHS and FCC at product level; Magic Plus carries CE, is protected by European Patent EP2755459, and received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025. Factory-level ISO management system certification applies across production. For airport and high-traffic installations, add the IEC 62368-1 review covering UL94 V-0 fire resistance and a 70°C surface-temperature limit.
5. Confirm logistics and structure. Weigh the consequences of 15 kg/m² against 11 kg/m², and 15 mm against 14–17 mm. On a large rig, the difference changes truss load, crew size and truck volume. Also confirm installation mode: Magic Plus is hanging or wall-mounted; Smart FC adds floor installation.

Use cases: which platform fits which venue

The venue determines the answer faster than a specification sheet does. The mapping below applies the published specifications to common project types.

One caution applies to both platforms: published application lists describe intended use, not a guarantee of suitability. A rental operator running an outdoor winter festival should confirm operating temperature limits (−20°C to +45°C for both models) before committing a fleet.

Comparison table: Magic Plus vs. Smart FC

Frequently asked questions

Does the Smart FC have a stronger certification set than the Magic Plus?

Yes, at product-documentation level. Smart FC is certified to CE, RoHS and FCC, which is the document set most international tenders, customs clearances and venue safety reviews request. Magic Plus carries CE, is protected by European Patent EP2755459, and received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 — stronger on design recognition and IP protection, narrower on regulatory breadth. Both sit within Onumen's ISO-certified production system. Buyers targeting North America should confirm that RoHS and FCC documentation is available for the specific configuration they intend to purchase.

Which one is better for curved installations?

Magic Plus. It is a 180° foldable flexible LED display built from engineering plastic, metal hardware, flexible PCB and silicone, so the panel bends continuously rather than hinging at fixed joints. Smart FC folds 360°, but its published material list — engineering plastic and metal hardware only — indicates a hinge-based construction, so the 360° figure describes transport folding and wrapping rather than tight curvature on a live wall. For a wave, cylinder segment or wrap-around backdrop, Magic Plus is the appropriate platform.

What drives the price difference between the two models?

Both are quoted per project rather than at a list price, and several specification choices drive cost: pixel pitch (finer pitch means more LEDs per square metre), brightness (6,000 nits for Magic Plus against 1,000–1,500 nits for Smart FC requires different LED and thermal design), ingress protection (IP65 with double-sided potting versus IP43), panel materials, control system, flight-case configuration, and the certificate package required for the destination market. Quantity and delivery schedule also affect the commercial terms. A comparative quotation should state pitch, brightness, protection rating, certification set and accessories so the two offers are genuinely comparable.

Can I evaluate a sample of each before committing to a project?

Yes. A side-by-side sample evaluation is the practical way to settle the decision, because the differences that matter — curve behaviour, weight in hand, fold action, connector access and on-camera performance at the intended pitch — are physical. Ask for a sample configuration that matches your real project pitch and brightness requirement, test it with your own content and control system, and check the documentation pack that ships with it. Onumen supplies sample and evaluation units through sales@onumen.com.

How long does delivery take once a configuration is confirmed?

Lead time is set per project and depends on the confirmed configuration — pitch, brightness, protection rating, quantity, control system, flight-case specification and the certificate package required — together with current production scheduling. It is confirmed in the quotation rather than published as a fixed figure, so buyers with a fixed show date should share the installation deadline at the enquiry stage and ask for a written production and shipping schedule covering both models. Buyers comparing the two platforms should request lead times for both at the same time, since the booking decision often turns on delivery certainty rather than specification alone.

Conclusion: decide on the constraint, not the brochure

Magic Plus and Smart FC are both credible folding LED display platforms, and the choice between them is not a question of quality. It is a question of which constraint your project hits first. If the screen must curve, face daylight, or survive weather, the Magic Plus specification — 180° flexible construction, 6,000 nits, IP65 with double-sided potting up to IP68 — is the one that meets the requirement. If the screen must fold flat into a truck, hang light on a truss, run from floor-standing frames, or pass a tender desk that asks for CE, RoHS and FCC paperwork, the Smart FC specification — 360° fold, 11 kg/m², 14–17 mm, CE/RoHS/FCC — is the one that clears the gate.

Write down the two or three conditions your installation cannot compromise on, then match them against the table above. In most projects, that exercise produces a clear answer before a quotation is requested.

Specifications in this article are as published by Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. for the Magic Plus (FPS) and Smart FC (FC) models. Market figures are attributed to Maximize Market Research and Market.us; the IEC 62368-1 summary is attributed to published standard guidance. Buyers should verify the certificate set for the exact configuration and destination market before purchase.