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SMART Board M797 97-inch Interactive Whiteboard

Resolution: Approximately 32
Touch: Advanced IR with Object…
Warranty: Three-year limited equipment…

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Overview

The SMART Board M797 is a 97-inch wall-mounted interactive whiteboard for front projection, with a 16:10 projection area of 82 1/4 by 51 inches. It accepts touch from up to 20 points and two simultaneous users, and it draws power from the host computer over a single USB cable. SMART Notebook is included. It suits large lecture halls, boardrooms and training rooms in Qatar.

What the 97-inch M797 does in a room

The SMART Board M797 is a wall-mounted interactive whiteboard designed for front projection. A projector sends the computer image onto the board, and the touch layer lets presenters open files, browse websites, play video and write over any application in digital ink. Notes can be saved and shared afterwards, so a lesson or meeting record does not depend on someone copying a board by hand. The screen is a hard-coated steel surface that also accepts dry-erase markers, giving presenters a second writing option when they prefer not to use a pen.

The specifications that matter at this size

Projection area: 82 1/4 by 51 inches (209.5 cm × 129.6 cm) at a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Touch input: up to 20 simultaneous touches, with two users working at once.
Board dimensions: 85 3/8 inches wide, 54 7/8 inches high and 5 3/8 inches deep.
Weight: 51 lb (23 kg) for the board, 74 lb (33 kg) in shipping packaging.
Power: under 2.5 W drawn from the host computer over a 12 Mbps USB 2.0 full-speed connection.
Operating range: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F), with humidity up to 80%, non-condensing.

Where it fits in Qatar

A university lecture hall in Education City needs a writing surface that a full class can read from the back row. At 97 inches, the M797 gives a mathematics or engineering lecturer room to work through long derivations on one surface, with the session notes saved at the end.

A boardroom in West Bay running a management review can annotate a financial dashboard live while a remote office joins by video. Two-user touch support lets a second presenter take over a section without changing modes or handing over a laptop.

A training centre in Msheireb running staff courses can use the two included passive pens so that two trainees solve a problem together, one writing while the other moves objects on the screen.

What to plan before you order

At 85 3/8 inches wide and 54 7/8 inches high, the M797 needs a wall that can carry 51 lb, and its mounting point must line up with where the projector will sit. Book a free site survey so the SmartRooms Qatar team can check the wall, the projector position and the cable route before anything is drilled. The pen tray is 22 1/2 inches wide, so keep clear space at the base of the board for it.

The board takes its power from the host computer through the 5 m USB cable supplied in the box, so the computer must sit within reach of that cable or the route must be planned in advance. For Windows and Mac, use SMART Notebook 20 or later with SMART Product Drivers 12.16 or later. On Linux, the Notebook minimum is 11.1, and Ubuntu 20.04 requires drivers 12.17. The board carries a three-year limited equipment warranty from the manufacturer.

Schools, universities and government bodies buying several boards can issue a purchase order or LPO, and government tenders, including Monaqasat, are supported. Send your room dimensions and projector details, and the SmartRooms Qatar team will return a quotation, usually within one working day. Request a quote for the SMART Board M797 today.

Highlights

97-inch screen with 16:10 projection area of 82 1/4 by 51 inches
Touch from up to 20 points, for two simultaneous users
Wall-mounted front-projection design with white frame
Active pen tray included, connects to the whiteboard
SMART Notebook included, with no subscription required
Powered from the host computer over USB, under 2.5 W

Classroom fit

At 97″ the farthest student should sit within about 7.2 m (6× the screen height).

Estimated timeline

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

Specifications

64 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Overview1

_text: The SMART Board M700 series interactive whiteboards are wall-mounted, front projection interactive whiteboards.; These interactive whiteboards let you do everything you can do at your computer by touching the interactive screen with your finger or the included pen: open and close applications, browse through files, hold meetings with others, create new documents or edit existing ones, visit websites, play video clips, and more. When you connect your interactive whiteboard to a computer and a projector, your computer image is displayed on the interactive screen. You can write over any applicati

Interactive experience4

Touch technology: Advanced IR with Object Awareness (distinguishes between pen, finger, eraser, and palm)
Touch and gesture support: Write and erase digital ink; Perform mouse functions; Use gestures
Multitouch capabilities: Support for up to 20 simultaneous touches and up to two users
Digitizing resolution: Approximately 32,767 × 32,767

Hardware2

Screen surface: Durable hard-coated steel surface; Optimized for projection; Compatible with dry-erase markers
Frame finish: White

Software3

SMART Notebook: Included
SMART Ink and SMART Product Drivers: Included
SMART Learning Suite: Optional

Included cables and accessories6

16' 5" ( 5 m ) USB cable: 1
Pens (passive): 2
Pen tray: 1
Self-adhesive cable clips: 5
Illustrated installation instructions: 1
Important information document: 1

Computer requirements – Windows and Mac3

SMART Notebook minimum version: 20
SMART Product Drivers minimum version: 12.16
Other requirements: See SMART Notebook 20 software for Windows and Mac

Computer requirements – Linux3

SMART Notebook minimum version: 11.1 for Linux
SMART Product Drivers minimum version: 12.17 (required for Ubuntu 20.04)
Other requirements: See docs.smarttech.com/kb/ 171706

Power and computer connection3

Power source: Obtains power from the computer through the USB cable on Windows and Mac computers
Power consumption: < 2.5 W (500 mA at 5V)
Computer connection: 12 Mbps USB connection (full‑speed USB 2.0)

Storage and operating requirements3

Operating temperature: 41°F to 95°F ( 5°C to 35°C )
Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F ( -20°C to 60°C )
Humidity: Up to 80% humidity, non‑condensing

Certification and compliance4

Notes: Product availability may vary by region. This product has received additional certifications not listed here.
US / Canada: UL, FCC, ISED, CONEG Packaging, Cal Prop 65
EU / EEA / EFTA / UK: CE, UKCA, LVD, EMCD, REACH, POP, RoHS, WEEE, Packaging
EAEU: EAC

Purchasing information4

Order number: SBM777‑43: SMART Board M777-43 interactive whiteboard
Order number: SBM787: SMART Board M787 interactive whiteboard
Order number: SBM794‑169: SMART Board M794-169 interactive whiteboard
Order number: SBM797: SMART Board M797 interactive whiteboard

Warranty1

SMART Warranty: Three-year limited equipment warranty (see smarttech.com/warranty for more information)

Dimensions and weights1

_text: Note; All dimensions ± 1/8" ( 0.3 cm ) . All weights ± 2 lb. ( 0.9 kg ) .

Dimensions and weights – SBM777-436

Dimensions: Width: 64 3/4" (164.4 cm); Height: 49 5/8" (126.2 cm); Depth: 5 3/8" (13.6 cm); Pen tray width: 22 1/2" (57.2 cm)
Projection area: 61 5/8" × 46 1/4" ( 156.5 cm × 117.4 cm )
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Weight: 29 lb. ( 13 kg )
Shipping dimensions: 69 1/4" × 58" × 3 5/8" ( 175.9 cm × 147.3 cm × 9.2 cm )
Shipping weight: 46 lb. ( 21 kg )

Dimensions and weights – SBM7876

Dimensions: Width: 76 7/8" (195.3 cm); Height: 49 5/8" (126.2 cm); Depth: 5 3/8" (13.6 cm); Pen tray width: 22 1/2" (57.2 cm)
Projection area: 73 3/4" × 46 1/8" ( 187.5 cm × 117.1 cm )
Aspect ratio: 16:10
Weight: 33 lb. ( 15 kg )
Shipping dimensions: 81 1/2" × 58" × 3 5/8" ( 206.9 cm × 147.3 cm × 9.2 cm )
Shipping weight: 53 lb. ( 24 kg )

Dimensions and weights – SBM794-1696

Dimensions: Width: 85 3/8" (216.9 cm); Height: 49 5/8" (126.2 cm); Depth: 5 3/8" (13.6 cm); Pen tray width: 22 1/2" (57.2 cm)
Projection area: 82" × 46 1/8" ( 208.3 cm × 117.2 cm )
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Weight: 39 lb. ( 18 kg )
Shipping dimensions: 89 7/8" × 58" × 3 5/8"( 228.4 cm × 147.3 cm × 9.2 cm )
Shipping weight: 59 lb. ( 27 kg )

Dimensions and weights – SBM7976

Dimensions: Width: 85 3/8" (216.9 cm); Height: 54 7/8" (139.4 cm); Depth: 5 3/8" (13.6 cm); Pen tray width: 22 1/2" (57.2 cm)
Projection area: 82 1/4" × 51" ( 209.5 cm × 129.6 cm )
Aspect ratio: 16:10
Weight: 51 lb. ( 23 kg )
Shipping dimensions: 89 7/8" × 63 1/4" × 3 5/8"( 228.4 cm × 160.7 cm × 9.2 cm )
Shipping weight: 74 lb. ( 33 kg )

SBM7972

description: SMART Board M797 interactive whiteboard
spec_page: SMART Board M700 series specifications

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Questions about SBM797

What is the SMART Board M797 and who is it for?

The SMART Board M797 is a 97-inch wall-mounted interactive whiteboard that works with a projector and a computer. It suits organisations that want a large, shared writing and display surface, such as universities, large schools, boardrooms and training rooms. Its projection area measures 82 1/4 by 51 inches. If you already run a projector and need a whiteboard for it, request a quote and the team will confirm the match.

How big is the projection area and what aspect ratio does it use?

The projection area measures 82 1/4 by 51 inches (209.5 cm by 129.6 cm), which is a 16:10 aspect ratio. Your projector must fill that area, so check its throw distance and lens position before ordering. The board's overall frame measures 85 3/8 inches wide and 54 7/8 inches high. Share your projector model with the SmartRooms Qatar team when you request a quote so the image can be matched to the board.

Does the M797 need its own power supply?

The board takes its power from the host computer through its USB cable, drawing under 2.5 W (500 mA at 5V) on Windows and Mac computers. The connection is a 12 Mbps full-speed USB 2.0 link, and the box includes a 5 m USB cable. Plan the computer location around that cable length, and confirm the cable route with your installer during the site survey.

Can two trainees at a training centre in Msheireb write at the same time?

Yes. The board supports up to 20 simultaneous touches and two users at once. Two trainees can write, erase or move objects at the same time without changing modes or picking a tool from a menu. Two passive pens are included, so a pair can work side by side during group exercises. Gestures such as rotate, zoom and flick also help trainees manipulate diagrams during a session.

What comes in the box with the M797?

The package includes a 5 m USB cable, two passive pens, a pen tray, five self-adhesive cable clips, an illustrated installation guide and an important information document. The pen tray connects to the board and gives quick access to ink colour selection, a highlighter, fine erase and an on-screen keyboard. The projector and mounting hardware are not in this list, so ask for them to be quoted separately.

Which software is included, and what versions does my computer need?

SMART Notebook and SMART Ink with SMART Product Drivers are included, with no subscription required. For Windows and Mac, you need SMART Notebook 20 or later and SMART Product Drivers 12.16 or later. On Linux, SMART Notebook 11.1 is the minimum, and Ubuntu 20.04 requires SMART Product Drivers 12.17. SMART Learning Suite is available as an optional extra. Tell the SmartRooms Qatar team your operating system when you request a quote.

What is the difference between the M797 and the M797V?

The M797V uses a pen ledge in place of the active pen tray, and its ledge is 19 1/2 inches wide rather than 22 1/2 inches. Its body is 4 1/4 inches deep, compared with 5 3/8 inches on this model. Both share the 82 1/4 by 51 inch projection area, 16:10 ratio and 51 lb weight. If you want the active pen tray with its colour and highlighter controls, choose the M797. Compare both before you request a quote.

Can the M797 be installed in a sunny meeting room in Lusail?

Only in an air-conditioned room. The operating temperature range is 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F), with humidity up to 80%, non-condensing. Summer temperatures in Qatar can exceed 45°C, so the room's cooling must keep the space within that range. Avoid wall positions where direct sunlight from a window falls on the screen. Confirm the room conditions with the SmartRooms Qatar team during the site survey before ordering.

How heavy is the board, and does the wall need reinforcement?

The board weighs 51 lb (23 kg), and its shipping package weighs 74 lb (33 kg), so plan for two people to handle it. It is wall-mounted and stands 5 3/8 inches deep from the wall. Whether the wall needs reinforcement depends on its construction and the fixings used, which is why a free site survey is recommended before drilling. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to check the wall, projector position and cable route first.

Is the M797 suitable for a lecture hall at a university in Education City?

Yes, for a lecture hall where students sit in rows and must read the board from the back. Its 82 1/4 by 51 inch projection area gives a large writing surface, and two users can work at once on problem-solving tasks. Position the projector to fill the board area and place the computer at the lectern. Request a quote with the hall dimensions so the configuration matches the room.

Can a West Bay boardroom use the M797 for live reviews with a remote office?

A boardroom with a remote team can use the M797 to annotate slides, spreadsheets or drawings live, and the notes can be saved at the end of the session. The 97-inch format keeps figures readable for people seated at a distance from the wall. Video conferencing equipment is a separate purchase and must be sized to the room. Request a quote and the team can discuss how the board fits your existing setup.

Can a private school in Al Wakrah buy several M797 boards with a purchase order?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and accepts payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. List each room, its size and its projector so the quotation covers every board. Quotations usually come back within one working day. Each board carries the manufacturer's three-year limited equipment warranty.