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SL8502K

BenQ SL8502K 85-inch Pantone Validated Signage Display

Screen size: 85''
Resolution: UHD 3840 × 2160 pixels
Brightness: 500 nits
Operation: 24 hours / 7 days

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QuotationWithin 1 working day

DeliveryConfirmed with your quote, based on stock

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Overview

The BenQ SL8502K is an 85-inch, 4K UHD non-touch digital signage display validated for Pantone colour. Its built-in Android 8.0 system plays content without an external media player, and the 16:9 panel runs in landscape or portrait for 24/7 operation. It suits boutiques, hotel lobbies and design studios in Qatar that need accurate colour on a large screen.

Colour-validated signage for brand-critical screens

The BenQ SL8502K is an 85-inch non-touch display built for signage that must show colour the way the designer intended. It is Pantone validated, and its Pantone mode is meant to keep colour consistent from content creation through to the screen. That matters when a logo or corporate palette appears across print, digital screens and on-site displays. The VA panel offers 3840 × 2160 UHD resolution, 10-bit colour depth, 500 nits typical brightness and a 5000:1 typical contrast ratio.

Beyond Pantone mode, the display includes Cinema, Photo and M-Book presets. Cinema mode adds contrast and depth to video, Photo mode keeps still images vivid without oversaturation, and M-Book mode reproduces how videos and images appear on macOS devices. Designers working on Apple hardware can publish without converting their files first.

Specifications that shape the installation

Size: 1872.0 × 1053.0 mm active area, overall 1902.0 × 1083.0 × 84.0 mm.
Weight: 50.0 kg unpacked, 60.5 kg in shipping packaging.
Mounting: VESA 600 × 400 mm with four M8 × 20 screws. The accessory list includes no wall mount, so a compatible bracket is a separate item to plan for.
Power: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 293 W typical consumption and under 0.5 W standby.
Environment: operating range 0°C to 40°C, 20-80% RH non-condensing.

The panel supports portrait mounting and is rated for 24/7 operation with a typical backlight life of 50,000 hours. The narrow bezel and 84 mm depth let it sit neatly on a shop wall. No anti-glare treatment is listed, so positions facing windows need a glare check before installation.

Where it fits in Qatar

A fashion or jewellery boutique in The Pearl running seasonal campaigns with colours that stay consistent through the day.
A hotel lobby in West Bay using the portrait orientation for wayfinding panels and event listings.
A design studio or advertising agency in Msheireb using Pantone mode to proof brand colours on screen before a campaign is approved.

What to plan before ordering

At 50 kg and nearly 1.9 m wide, the panel needs a check of the wall or stand before fixing. SmartRooms Qatar offers free site surveys, where we check wall loading, access routes and cable runs before delivery. Keep the room within 0°C to 40°C. In Qatar's summer, unconditioned areas such as open shop entrances or loading bays can exceed 45°C, so confirm the location at survey.

Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.0 inputs, one DisplayPort input, VGA, RS-232 and Ethernet, along with USB ports for playing media directly from a flash drive. X-Sign and DMS allow remote management across several displays. Request a quote for the BenQ SL8502K and receive a detailed quotation, usually within one working day.

Highlights

85-inch 3840 × 2160 UHD panel with 10-bit colour depth
Pantone mode, Cinema, Photo and M-Book colour presets
Landscape and portrait orientation with 24/7 operation rating
Built-in Android 8.0 with 4GB memory and 32GB storage
500 nits typical brightness and 5000:1 typical contrast
100-240 V AC input, 293 W typical power consumption

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

69 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Panel14

Screen size: 85''
Panel type: VA
Active area: 1872.0 × 1053.0 mm
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Resolution: UHD 3840 × 2160 pixels
Response time: 9.5 ms
Color depth: 10-bit
Orientation: Landscape and Portrait
Operation hours: 24 hours / 7 days
Panel brightness (typical): 500 nits
Contrast ratio (typical): 5000:1
Dynamic contrast ratio: N/A
Color gamut: 72% NTSC
Backlight life (typical): 50,000 hrs

Glass3

Germ-resistant technology: N/A
Anti-glare: N/A
Hardness: N/A

Touch screen3

Touch technology: N/A
Touch points: N/A
Touch response time: N/A

Connectivity14

HDMI (in | out): 2 × HDMI 2.0 | 1 × HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort: 1 × 1.1/1.2 | No
USB-A: 2 × 2.0 + 2 × 3.0
USB-C: N/A
USB-B (for touch): N/A
3.5 mm Line in (1): PC Audio × 1
VGA: 1 | 0
3.5 mm Line out: Earphone × 1
OPS slot (for slot-in PC): N/A
Micro SD reader: N/A
S/PDIF out: N/A
Ethernet: 10 / 100 Mbps (Android) × 1
3.5 mm Line in (2): N/A
RS-232: 1 | 0

Built-in peripherals8

NFC sensor: N/A
Motion sensor: N/A
Microphone: N/A
Speaker: 2 × 16 W
Camera: N/A
Air sensor: N/A
Subwoofer: N/A
Air Ionizer: N/A

Power2

Power: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Typical power consumption: 293 W

Physical5

Dimensions (W x H x D): 1902.0 × 1083.0 × 84.0 mm (74.9 × 42.6 × 3.3 inch)
Shipping dimensions (W x H x D): 2125 × 1165 × 275 mm (83.7 × 45.9 × 10.8 inch)
Weight (product I shipping): 50.0 kg | 60.5 kg (110.2 lbs | 133.4 lbs)
Mount (screws): VESA 600 × 400 mm (4 × M8 × 20L)
Pen Tray: N/A

Environment4

Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C | 32°F ~ 104°F
Storage temperature: -10°C ~ 60°C | 14°F ~ 140°F
Storage humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH non-condensing
Operating humidity: 20% ~ 80% RH non-condensing

Software8

Whiteboarding: N/A
Wireless screen sharing: InstaShare 1 (BenQ App Store)
Device management: DMS
Account management: N/A
Flicker Free: N/A
Quick access tool: N/A
Broadcast system: X-Sign Broadcast
Low Blue Light: N/A

Accessories4

Cables: 1 × VGA (1.5 m | 4.9 ft), 1 × HDMI (1.5m | 4.9 ft)
Wall mount: N/A
Pen: N/A
Remote control: 1

System4

GPU: Mali-G51MP4
CPU: A73 × 2 + A53 × 2
Memory | Storage: 4GB I 32GB
OS: Android 8.0

Downloads

14 files from the manufacturer

PDF Manuals & guides IH_EN_260519104241.pdf 14.5 MB PDF Manuals & guides RS232_LAN Control Protocol_v20201006_Others.pdf 512 KB PDF Manuals & guides UM_AR_210507083736.pdf 6.3 MB PDF Manuals & guides UM_EN_210415094641.pdf 6.3 MB PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site DMS Cloud_EN_260929100553.pdf PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site DMS Local_EN_251223091035.pdf PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site X-Sign-Broadcast_EN_221206164346.pdf PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site X-Sign_EN_221018110021.pdf ZIP Drawings & CAD · Opens on manufacturer site SL8502K_CAD drawing_01_Others.zip ZIP Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site MDA_v3.01_Windows_250815105428.zip ZIP Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site X-Sign Designer (For ST430K, ST550K, ST650K, SL490, SL550 only)_v2.5.4.7_Windows_241226100626.zip ZIP Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site X-Sign Designer_Mac (Not support M1 or later)_v2.5.3.4_Mac_241211131025.zip ZIP Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site X-Sign Designer_Windows_v2.6.5.1_Windows.zip ZIP Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site X-Sign Player_Window_v2.6.6.1_Windows.zip

Questions about SL8502K

What is the BenQ SL8502K best used for?

It is an 85-inch non-touch digital signage display for places where colour accuracy matters, such as boutiques in The Pearl, hotel lobbies in West Bay and design studios. The 3840 × 2160 panel, 500 nits typical brightness and built-in Android 8.0 system let one unit run promotional loops without an external media player.

Is the SL8502K a touch screen?

No. The specification lists no touch technology, touch points or touch response time, so this is a non-touch display. If your project needs direct interaction on the screen, tell the SmartRooms Qatar team before ordering so the right model can be quoted. Content can otherwise be controlled from a separate device connected to its inputs.

What does Pantone validated mean for my artwork?

BenQ states that the Pantone mode is validated to keep colour consistent from design to display. Printed Pantone references should still be checked against current Pantone publications, because the manufacturer notes that colours generated on screen may not match Pantone-identified standards. Proof a few brand colours on the panel before approving a campaign.

Can the display be used in portrait orientation?

Yes. The panel is rated for landscape and portrait viewing, which suits vertical menu boards, wayfinding columns and hotel lift-lobby screens. Before rotating it, confirm that the VESA 600 × 400 mm mounting pattern is compatible and that the bracket can carry the 50.0 kg weight of the display.

Can it be installed outdoors or near hot entrances in a Qatar summer?

Not without a controlled environment. The operating range is 0°C to 40°C with 20-80% RH non-condensing, while Qatar summer temperatures can exceed 45°C. Install it inside air-conditioned space, and confirm the location during a free site survey, especially near open doors, glass frontages and entrance lobbies.

How much space and wall support does an 85-inch panel need?

Overall size is 1902.0 × 1083.0 × 84.0 mm, and the shipping box measures 2125 × 1165 × 275 mm. The panel weighs 50.0 kg, or 60.5 kg packed. Plan for two people or lifting equipment, check that the wall or stand can carry the load, and leave room behind the 84 mm deep panel for cable access.

Which video inputs does it provide for laptops and media players?

It has two HDMI 2.0 inputs, one DisplayPort 1.1/1.2 input and one VGA input, plus an HDMI 2.0 output for feeding a second display. Audio includes a 3.5 mm PC audio input and an earphone output. The box includes one VGA cable and one HDMI cable, each 1.5 m, so check your source device's outputs before ordering.

Can it play content from a USB drive without a computer?

Yes. Plug-and-play lets you play multimedia files directly from a USB flash drive without a PC connection. The unit has two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports. Its built-in Android 8.0 system, with 4GB memory and 32GB storage, runs simple looping playlists, which suits a hotel reception or lobby screen that shows the same content all day.

How is content managed across several screens in Qatar?

Through BenQ's X-Sign software and Device Management Solution (DMS). X-Sign lets operators push real-time messages, update prices from a centralised CSV file in the cloud and broadcast YouTube live streams across multiple displays. DMS manages displays on the cloud or locally, installs Android apps in one go and delivers over-the-air updates.

What is the typical power draw, and does it suit Qatar mains?

Typical consumption is 293 W, and standby draws under 0.5 W. The input accepts 100-240 V AC at 50/60 Hz, which covers the 240 V, 50 Hz supply used in Qatar. The data does not specify the plug type, so ask your electrical contractor to confirm socket and circuit arrangements during installation planning.

How does it differ from a standard commercial TV in a workplace?

The SL8502K is designed for signage rather than home viewing. BenQ rates it for 24/7 operation with a typical backlight life of 50,000 hours. Its 5000:1 typical contrast ratio and 10-bit colour depth help content look consistent through the day. If screens will run for full working hours, request a quote that includes installation planning.

Can we order several units for a school or government project?

Yes. A quotation can cover several SL8502K units in one order, delivered to all eight municipalities of Qatar. Government bodies can order by LPO or through Monaqasat tenders, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Because each panel weighs 50 kg, ask for a free site survey before ordering several units.