How to Choose a Taxi Topper LED Display for Your Fleet
Choosing a Taxi Topper LED Display: What to Check Before You Order
A sharp picture matters, but it is only part of the decision. The display also needs to fit the taxi, work with its electrical system and suit the way your team changes advertisements.
### Start with your advertisement
Look at the artwork you intend to run. Large logos and short messages are less demanding than small lettering. Think about who will see it: pedestrians beside a waiting taxi, or people watching traffic from across the road?
The TT Series lists 2, 2.5, 3.076, 4 and 5 mm pixel pitches within a 960 × 320 mm display area. Smaller pitches provide more pixels, which can help with closer viewing and finer detail. They are worth paying for when the content benefits from them. For simple artwork viewed farther away, compare a larger pitch before deciding.
| Your content | Selection direction |
|---|---|
| Smaller lettering and close viewing | Compare finer pitches with your actual artwork |
| Large logos and brief messages | Check whether a larger pitch provides enough detail |
| Mixed routes and distances | Choose around the most common viewing conditions |
Compare the model resolutions on the [TT Series product page](PRODUCT). Listed minimum viewing distances are a starting reference; readability also depends on lettering, contrast and the time available to see the advertisement.
### Will it fit your taxis?
The complete unit is larger than its active display area. The listed TT enclosure measures 1046 × 400 × 139 mm and weighs 17 kg. Roof photos, the vehicle make/model and mounting-space measurements help us discuss a suitable arrangement.
Have the mounting reviewed for the vehicle, including fastening, cable routing and service access. Check local requirements for roof advertising and vehicle modifications before ordering. Dimensions alone do not establish installation suitability.
### What happens when the engine is off?
Tell us whether the screen should keep playing while parked, and how many hours it will run each day. The listed input is DC 9–36 V, but voltage compatibility does not confirm that the vehicle has enough electrical capacity. An installer should assess power demand, wiring and protection for the chosen configuration.
For outdoor use, compare the listed 4000–4500 cd/m² brightness, IP65 rating and operating temperature range with your local conditions. The protection of installed connections also depends on how the system is fitted.
### Who will update the advertising?
A few taxis may be managed differently from a fleet spread across a city. Explain how frequently campaigns change, where vehicles travel and who publishes the content.
The listed options include Wi-Fi and optional 4G. Ask which player and software are included, how devices are managed and whether network or software fees apply. If you need location-based advertising, describe the intended function. Recording a route and triggering content at a location are different requirements; confirm the agreed GPS and software capabilities.
The [taxi topper FAQ](FAQ) answers more questions about installation and daily operation.
### Compare the whole quotation
Check what each quotation includes: the display, player, connectivity, mounting equipment, installation, shipping, spare parts and support. Ask about recurring charges as well. A display-only price cannot be compared fairly with a complete package.
Higher resolution does not guarantee higher advertising revenue. Choose enough detail for your artwork, then consider the routes, audience and campaign operation that make the advertising useful.
### What to send us
Your country, vehicle make/model, approximate quantity and roof photos are enough to start. Sample artwork, daily operating hours, a target launch date and a budget range will help narrow down the options. You do not need to choose every component first.
[Discuss your fleet with us](INQUIRY), or return to the [TT specifications](PRODUCT).
