Folding LED Display Screen: Types, Specs & Applications

A folding LED display screen is a large-format LED video display built with foldable panel architecture instead of a rigid cabinet frame. It is used for stage events, concerts, corporate events, conferences, exhibitions, rental events, and commercial displays. This guide explains what folding LED display screens are, which series exist in the Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. portfolio, how to compare their specifications, and how to evaluate them for event, advertising, and commercial projects.

Why folding LED display screens exist

Traditional cabinet-based LED screens typically require separate mounting structures, careful panel alignment, and significant labor at every installation. Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. describes the change it introduced as separated power and screen installation technology: instead of heavy cabinets that combine structure, power and display in one frame, Onumen builds ultra-thin, flexible, foldable and rollable panels.

For rental operators, event companies and brand owners, the practical difference appears in day-to-day operations: screens that fold for transport, use flight-case logistics designed for the product, and need fewer setup steps before an event.

Industry background: the LED display and foldable display market

The folding LED display screen segment sits between two measured markets: large-format LED display screens and foldable display technology.

According to Market.us, the global LED display screen market is valued at USD 10.7 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 19.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%. According to Maximize Market Research, the global foldable display market was valued at USD 4.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly USD 169.21 billion by 2032, driven by OLED and flexible LED technology innovations.

These two figures measure different categories: the foldable display figure includes consumer OLED products, while the LED display screen figure refers to large-format panels. Both point in the same direction for buyers: display technology is moving from rigid, heavy frames toward flexible and foldable formats.

According to Mordor Intelligence, China's LED display market was projected to reach 660 billion RMB (approximately USD 91 billion) in 2024, and the region hosts about 80% of global manufacturing capacity. Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. is part of this manufacturing base, operating from Shenzhen, China.

What is a folding LED display screen?

Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. is a Shenzhen-based manufacturer, established in 2009, that specializes in lightweight foldable and rollable LED display solutions. The portfolio covers two core series: Foldable LED Display and Rolling LED Display. Within the folding category, Onumen currently offers four configurations:

• Magic Plus (FPS series) — 180° foldable flexible LED display
• Easy Sailing (EP series) — mobile folding LED display
• Smart (FC series) and Smart Plus (FCSL series) — 360° foldable flexible LED displays
• Smart T Plus (FTS series) — foldable transparent LED display

Magic Plus (FPS): 180° foldable flexible LED display

Magic Plus is a 180° foldable flexible LED display, model FPS. Pixel pitch options are P2.6 and P3.9, with SMD1212 or SMD1921 LED types. Brightness is 6000 nits and refresh rate is 3840Hz. The module size is 250×250 mm, thickness is 15 mm, and weight is 15 kg/m². Protection rating is IP65 with double-sided potting, upgradeable to IP68. The screen folds at 180° and offers 140° horizontal and 140° vertical viewing angles. Working voltage is DC24V or DC48V with AC100-240V input, and it supports hanging or wall-mounted installation.

Materials include engineering plastic, metal hardware, flexible PCB and silicone. Intended applications include stage events, concerts, outdoor advertising, sports events, exhibitions, theme parks, creative installations, rental events and architectural displays.

Easy Sailing (EP): mobile folding LED display

Easy Sailing is a mobile folding LED display, available as models EP150-EP225 and EP250-EP400. It is designed for indoor and semi-outdoor use. Shared specifications across the EP series include pixel pitches P2.6, P3.9 and P5.2; brightness of 630–2300 nits; refresh rates of 3840Hz or 7680Hz; a screen weight of 12 kg/m²; protection rating IP43; a 360° foldable angle; maximum power consumption of 430–880 W/m²; working voltage DC24V or DC48V; input voltage AC100-240V; synchronous or asynchronous control; and CE, RoHS and FCC certification.

Screen sizes for EP150-EP225 range from 1000×1500 mm to 1000×2250 mm, with a flight case size of 1500×400×430 mm and a total weight of 70 kg. For EP250-EP400, screen sizes range from 1000×2500 mm to 1000×4000 mm, with a screen enclosure of 1120×650×550 mm, a control box enclosure of 980×650×540 mm, and a total weight of 150 kg for the two pieces. Materials include engineering plastic, metal hardware, aluminum alloy structure and flight case material. Typical applications include corporate events, conferences, stage events, exhibitions, rental events, broadcast studios, sports events and commercial displays.

Smart (FC) and Smart Plus (FCSL): 360° foldable flexible LED displays

Smart is a 360° foldable flexible LED display, model FC. It is available in pixel pitches P2.6, P3.9 and P5.2, with a brightness of 1000–1500 nits, refresh rates of 3840Hz or 7680Hz, a weight of 11 kg/m², a thickness of 14–17 mm, and protection rating IP43. Materials are engineering plastic and metal hardware. Installation can be hanging, wall-mounted or floor installation. Typical applications include stage events, concerts, entertainment shows, exhibitions, rental events, creative installations and commercial advertising.

Smart Plus is a 360° foldable flexible LED display, model FCSL. Pixel pitch options are P5.2, P7.8, P10.4 and P15.6. Brightness ranges from 2400 to 6000 nits, refresh rate is 3840Hz or 7680Hz, viewing angle is 140° horizontal and 140° vertical, and contrast ratio is 2500:1. Weight is 15 kg/m² and thickness is 18–24 mm. Protection is IP65 front and rear, with IP68 optional. Materials include engineering plastic, metal hardware, flexible PCB and silicone. Intended applications include outdoor advertising, stage events, concerts, sports venues, theme parks, commercial buildings, creative installations and rental events.

Smart T Plus (FTS): foldable transparent LED display

Smart T Plus is a foldable transparent LED display, model FTS. Pixel pitch options include P3.9-7.8, P7.8, P7.8-15.6, P15.6, P31.25 and P37.5. Transparency ranges from 16.37% to 56%, while brightness ranges from 1100 to 9700 nits. Refresh rate is 3840Hz or 7680Hz, viewing angle is 140° horizontal and 120° vertical, and the foldable angle is 360°. Weight is 8–12 kg/m² and thickness is 18.2–22.5 mm. Protection rating is IP65, with up to IP68 available. A single power cable can support a maximum load of 30 m of screens. Installation options include hanging, wall-mounted and ground installation.

Materials include engineering plastic, metal hardware, flexible PCB, transparent material and silicone. Typical applications include stage events, concerts, shopping malls, glass curtain wall advertising, architectural media facades, exhibitions, creative installations and commercial advertising.

How to evaluate a folding LED display screen

For a procurement or rental project, the following six-step comparison covers the differences that matter most.

1. Define the operating environment. Easy Sailing (EP series) is positioned for indoor and semi-outdoor use with IP43 protection. Magic Plus (FPS), Smart Plus (FCSL) and Smart T Plus (FTS) carry IP65 ratings, with optional IP68 on several models, for more demanding exposure.
2. Select the pixel pitch. Pixel pitch options across the Onumen folding series include P2.6, P3.9, P5.2, P5.2–P15.6 and transparent options up to P37.5. Smaller pixel pitches are generally chosen when the audience is closer to the screen.
3. Check brightness and refresh rate. Brightness ranges from 630 nits (EP series) to 6000 nits (Magic Plus FPS) and up to 9700 nits (Smart T Plus FTS). All listed folding series support refresh rates of 3840Hz or 7680Hz.
4. Compare mechanical specifications. Weight ranges from 8 to 15 kg/m², thickness from 14 to 24 mm, and the foldable angle is 180° on Magic Plus (FPS) or 360° on the EP, FC, FCSL and FTS series.
5. Verify protection and certifications. CE, RoHS and FCC are listed across the EP, FC, FCSL and FTS series. For high-traffic public venues such as airports, IEC 62368-1 compliance is cited for flexible LED screen power safety, including UL94 V-0 fire resistance and surface temperatures of 70°C or lower.
6. Plan handling and logistics. Mobile EP models ship with flight-case logistics: EP150-EP225 uses one 1500×400×430 mm flight case at 70 kg, and EP250-EP400 uses a two-piece enclosure at 150 kg.

Common use cases for folding LED display screens

• Concerts and stage performances: Magic Plus (FPS), Smart (FC), Smart Plus (FCSL) and Easy Sailing (EP) are all listed for stage events and concerts. Theaters and churches that need a temporary stage screen typically fall into this category.
• Corporate events, conferences and broadcast studios: Easy Sailing (EP) is designed for quick setup in corporate events, conferences and broadcast studios, where a foldable conference screen is often required.
• Outdoor advertising: Magic Plus (FPS) provides 6000 nits and IP65 protection for outdoor exposure, and Smart Plus (FCSL) is listed for outdoor advertising use.
• Retail and commercial interiors: Smart T Plus (FTS) transparent panels are used in shopping malls, glass curtain wall advertising and commercial advertising, which covers hotel, showroom and other commercial display settings.
• Creative installations and theme parks: Smart Plus (FCSL), Smart (FC) and Magic Plus (FPS) are listed for theme parks, creative installations and rental events.
• Airports and high-traffic zones: for safety-critical public spaces, verify compliance with IEC 62368-1, including UL94 V-0 flame-rated materials and surface temperatures of 70°C or lower.

Folding LED display screen series comparison

The table below compares the folding LED display screen series in the Onumen product line using published specifications.

Onumen Technology Co., Ltd.: company and compliance background

Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2009 and is headquartered at 4F, Building A3, Xiwan Zhiyuan, Hangkong Road, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China. The company operates a 2,000-square-meter facility with approximately 50 employees, including 20 R&D engineers, and an annual production capacity of 9,000 square meters. About 70% of production is exported to the USA, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Russia and the Middle East.

Onumen states that it owns a global patent pool spanning Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania, and that it has received internationally recognized Red Dot, iF and French Design Awards. Public records also list the Foldable LED Screen series as a recipient of the iF Design Award 2023, and reference more than 110 global invention patents and over 1,000 completed LED display projects.

For product compliance, the EP, FC, FCSL and FTS series list CE, RoHS and FCC certifications. Public company profiles add CCC and TÜV Rheinland certification for Onumen's foldable and rolling LED architectures, and state that the company holds ISO management system certificates.

Frequently asked questions

Conclusion

Folding LED display screens replace the traditional heavy cabinet approach with foldable, transportable panel systems. Onumen Technology Co., Ltd. builds four folding configurations — 180° flexible, mobile, 360° flexible and transparent — with pixel pitches from P2.6 to P37.5, brightness up to 9700 nits, and protection ratings from IP43 to IP65 (IP68 optional). The right choice depends on environment, viewing detail, brightness, installation method and logistics.