Vibe S1 55″ vs.
Promethean ActivPanel Nickel
Vibe S1 55″ vs.
Promethean ActivPanel Nickel
Promethean ActivPanel Nickel
Vibe Board S1 55″ offers an affordable, easy-to-use classroom solution for onsite, remotely, and hybrid teaching. Deliver interactive lessons, and promote students participation in class.
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Vibe Board S1 55″ | Promethean
ActivPanel Nickel | |
Highlights | ||
Real-time whiteboard collaboration | ||
Teaching with Video Conferencing | ||
![]() | Extra cost | |
Third-party Apps | ||
![]() | Need IT support | |
Split screen | ||
Screencast from any device | ||
Price | ||
Board | ||
CAD $4,799 | $2,999 | |
Stand | ||
$199 (SmartCam C1) $399 (Stand) | $500 | |
Optional Accessories | ||
Vibe SmartCam C1 | Chromebox, ActivConnect® OPS-M, ActivSoundBar | |
Mobile Companion App | ||
Software | ||
Vibe Canvas Free Plan and Vibe Admin Console are included | ClassFlow® and ActivInspire® are subscription-free and included | |
Hardware | ||
Screen | ||
4K | 4K | |
Aspect Ratio | ||
16:9 | 16:9 | |
Anti-Glare Coating | ||
Operating System | ||
VibeOS (based on Chromium OS) | AndroidTM Oreo 8 | |
Connections | ||
① USB-C: SuperSpeed USB3.0 ② USB-C: SuperSpeed USB3.0/Displayport out ③ USB-C DisplayPort in for touchback control ④ HDMI-in: HDMI 2.0 | OPS Slot 2x HDMI In 2x USB-A 2.0 2x USB-B Touch USB-C PD2.0 USB-A 3.0 LAN In/Out RS-232 2x VGA CVBS Mic In | |
Wireless | ||
Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n Compatible Bluetooth®️ Wireless 5.2 technology | IEEE® 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless, 2x2 | |
Memory | ||
8 GB DDR4 | 2 GB | |
Diagonal Screen | ||
55″ | 65″ | |
Board Dimensions | ||
50.7″ (W) x 29.3″ (H) x 3.0″ (D) | 60.5″ x 37.8″ x 3.5″ | |
Board Weight | ||
50.7 lb | 101 lb | |
Battery | ||
Whiteboarding | ||
Multi-user Realtime Whiteboard | ||
Allows on-site and remote students to work together on the same canvas | Only supports Multi-User Mode on-site | |
Smart Text & Smart Shape | ||
Multi Device Support | ||
Cloud Storage | ||
Casting & Annotation | ||
Wireless Screen Share | ||
Annotation | ||
HDMI & Touchback | ||
App Integration | ||
Simultaneous App Usage | ||
Web Browser | ||
Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive, Box | ||
Service | ||
Fleet Management | ||
Warranty | ||
1-year Optional extended warranty from 1-3 years | 3-year |
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Vibe Board S1 55″ | Promethean ActivPanel Nickel | |
Highlights | ||
Real-time whiteboard collaboration | ||
Teaching with Video Conferencing | ![]() | Extra cost |
Third-party Apps | ![]() | Need IT support |
Split screen | ||
Screencast from any device | ||
Price | ||
Board | CAD $4,799 | $2,999 |
Stand | $199 (SmartCam C1) $399 (Stand) | $500 |
Optional Accessories | Vibe SmartCam C1 | Chromebox, ActivConnect® OPS-M, ActivSoundBar |
Mobile Companion App | ||
Software | Vibe Canvas Free Plan and Vibe Admin Console are included | ClassFlow® and ActivInspire® are subscription-free and included |
Hardware | ||
Screen | 4K | 4K |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Anti-Glare Coating | ||
Operating System | VibeOS (based on Chromium OS) | AndroidTM Oreo 8 |
Connections | ① USB-C: SuperSpeed USB3.0 ② USB-C: SuperSpeed USB3.0/Displayport out ③ USB-C DisplayPort in for touchback control ④ HDMI-in: HDMI 2.0 | OPS Slot 2x HDMI In 2x USB-A 2.0 2x USB-B Touch USB-C PD2.0 USB-A 3.0 LAN In/Out RS-232 2x VGA CVBS Mic In |
Wireless | Wi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n Compatible Bluetooth®️ Wireless 5.2 technology | IEEE® 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless, 2x2 |
Memory | 8 GB DDR4 | 2 GB |
Diagonal Screen | 55″ | 65″ |
Board Dimensions | 50.7″ (W) x 29.3″ (H) x 3.0″ (D) | 60.5″ x 37.8″ x 3.5″ |
Board Weight | 50.7 lb | 101 lb |
Battery | ||
Whiteboarding | ||
Multi-user Realtime Whiteboard | Allows on-site and remote students to work together on the same canvas | Only supports Multi-User Mode on-site |
Smart Text & Smart Shape | ||
Multi Device Support | ||
Cloud Storage | ||
Casting & Annotation | ||
Wireless Screen Share | ||
Annotation | ||
HDMI & Touchback | ||
App Integration | ||
Simultaneous App Usage | ||
Web Browser | ||
Dropbox, Google Drive, One Drive, Box | ||
Service | ||
Fleet Management | ||
Warranty | 1-year Optional extended warranty from 1-3 years | 3-year |
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Embrace the future of learning with Vibe
*Please note that all technical specifications are taken directly from Promethean Ltd. education display product page , accessories page , product specifications page , Promethean Distance Learning Bundle page and Google Mobile Services and Promethean® ActivPanel® Frequently Asked Questions .
*In cases where pricing isn’t available, we include the quoted reseller price.
*Promethean, Promethean ActivPanel Nickel, Promethean ClassFlow and Promethean ActivInspire are trademarks or registered trademarks of SMART Technologies ULC in the U.S. and/or other countries.
* Promethean ActivPanel Nickel image is taken from the Promethean Ltd. education display product page and is copyrighted images of Promethean Ltd.