Key Takeaways
- Planar’s 21by9 Series comes in 81-, 94- and 105-inch sizes at 5120×2160 resolution
- The displays use a quantum dot Mini-LED backlight and reach peak brightness of 2,500 nits
- Touch and non-touch versions are available; all sizes are ADA compliant
- The series is TAA compliant and certified to the ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity standard
- Shipping begins in Q3 2026; the displays will be shown at InfoComm 2026, booth #C7258
Planar, the Portland-Oregon based display manufacturer, introduces the 21by9 Series, a line of 5K resolution LCD displays in a 21:9 ultra-wide format built for commercial, enterprise and cinema applications. The series ships through Planar’s global reseller network beginning in Q3 2026.
What is the Planar 21by9 Series?
The 21by9 Series is a commercial-grade 24×7 display line available in 81-, 94- and 105-inch sizes, all running at 5120×2160 resolution and a native 120Hz refresh rate. Ideal use cases for the series include in lobbies, retail environments, unified communications deployments and private cinema installations.
What display technology does the 21by9 Series use?
The displays use a quantum dot Mini-LED backlight combined with dual-brightness enhancement technology. This configuration produces a wide color gamut of 115 percent DCI-P3, a 1,000,000:1 HDR dynamic contrast ratio and peak brightness up to 2,500 nits. The series has earned VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification and is HDR10+ certified.
How many local dimming zones do the displays support?
The 21by9 Series supports up to 2,560 local dimming zones, managed by Planar’s proprietary processing algorithm. Advanced onboard processing handles the workload across all three screen sizes.
What sizes and input options are available?
The series is offered in 81-, 94- and 105-inch configurations. Both precision metal-mesh capacitive touch and non-touch versions are available. Users can manage floating picture-in-picture windows across multiple input layouts directly on the display.
Are the displays ADA compliant?
All three sizes meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, with an installed depth of less than four inches from wall to display front. That measurement holds regardless of screen size.
What security and compliance standards does the 21by9 Series meet?
The 21by9 Series is Trade Agreement Act compliant and certified to ETSI EN 303 645, a cybersecurity standard Planar describes as among the most stringent globally. The displays also support enterprise Consumer Electronics Control management and carry ENERGY STAR certification.
What sustainability standards apply to the 21by9 Series?
Production occurs in facilities certified to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and SA8000 environmental and social standards. The displays are Material Safety Data Sheet compliant throughout the supply chain, which Planar says ensures components meet strict chemical and raw material requirements. Packaging uses Forest Stewardship Council certified paperboard and soy-based ink.
What does Planar’s CEO say about the series?
“The Planar 21by9 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,” says Sidney Rittenberg, CEO at Planar. “Designed for customers seeking premium visual performance, the series delivers stunning image realism that transforms how content can captivate enterprise users.”
Where and when can the 21by9 Series be seen in person?
The displays will be on show at InfoComm 2026, running June 17-19 in Las Vegas at booth #C7258. Planar says a customized color version of the series will be featured at the booth.
