Press Release
Planar, a global leader in visualization technology, has
introduced a line of premium 5K resolution 21:9 LCD displays designed to deliver panoramic
viewing and enhance productivity. The new Planar ® 21by 9 Series builds on the success of the
industry leader’s innovation in creative visuals, featuring a cinematic ultra-wide digital canvas
that is built to impress and designed to deliver superior visual performance.
The Planar 21by 9 Series presents a commercial-grade 24x7 display solution with 81, 94 and
105-inch sizes in 5120x2160 resolution and running native at 120Hz refresh. The premium
solution introduces a first-of-its-kind quantum dot Mini-LED backlight coupled with dual-
brightness enhancement technology, driving a wide color gamut reaching 115 percent DCI-P3
color space, 1,000,000:1 HDR dynamic contrast and peak brightness of up to 2,500 nits. The
product line has advanced processing capabilities and up to 2,560 local dimming zones driven
by Planar’s proprietary algorithm, achieving VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification for the highest
quality commercial LCD display ever.
The HDR10+ certified displays enhance picture quality and enable more dynamic content
presentation. The series is ideally sized for popular unified communications and video
collaboration platforms, enabling enterprise Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)
management, and is equally suited for lobbies, retail and especially dramatic, private
cinema.
“The Planar 21by 9 Series represents the pinnacle of commercial LCD visual quality, combining
a cinematic 21:9 canvas with extraordinary color, brightness, contrast and fast refresh rate to
deliver a wow viewing experience,” said Sidney Rittenberg, Chief Executive Officer at Planar.
“Designed for customers seeking premium visual performance, the series delivers stunning
image realism that transforms how content can captivate enterprise users.”
Planar 21by9 Series comes in precision metal-mesh capacitive touch and non-touch versions.
Users can easily maneuver floating picture-in-picture in multiple input layouts. The entire line is
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which means an installed depth of less
than four inches from wall to front of display in any size.
Developed and built with enterprise-grade security, Planar 21by 9 Series displays are compliant
with the Trade Agreement Act (TAA) and designed and certified to meet the European
Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 303 645, the most stringent global
cybersecurity standard. This better protects customers from cybersecurity risks, offering peace
of mind. Planar 21by 9 Series is also ENERGY STAR® certified.
As part of Planar’s ongoing sustainability efforts, Planar 21by9 Series displays are Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) compliant throughout the supply chain. MSDS ensures that
components and parts that make up the finished product abide by strict chemical and raw
material standards. Production of the Planar 21by9 Series occurs in facilities certified for
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001, 14001, 45001 and SA8000
environmental and social standards, while packaging is made with Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC) certified paperboard raw material and printed with soy-based ink.
The new Planar 21by 9 Series will begin shipping through Planar’s global network of authorized
resellers in Q3 and be on display at InfoComm 2026 at Booth #C7258 in a customized color in
Las Vegas June 17-19. For more information, visit www.planar.com/21by9.