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 | ||
| Smartboard hardware | ||
Intel i5 processor 128GB storage | ARM Cortex 16 GB | |
| Real-time whiteboard collaboration | ||
| Teaching with Video Conferencing | ||
 | Extra cost | |
| Third-party Apps | ||
 | Need IT support | |
| Split screen | ||
| Screencast from any device | ||
| Price | ||
| Board | ||
| $2,804 $3,299 | $2,999 | |
| Stand | ||
$300 (SmartCam C1) $500 (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 | ||
HDMI In USB-C with DisplayPort Out USB-C with DisplayPort In USB-C for Debug USB-C 3.0 Ethernet | 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 802.11 a/ b/g/n/ac/ax Compatible Bluetooth Version: 5.1 | 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 | ||
51.6 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 | ||
| Smartboard hardware | Intel i5 processor 128GB storage | ARM Cortex 16 GB |
| Real-time whiteboard collaboration | ||
| Teaching with Video Conferencing | | Extra cost |
| Third-party Apps | | Need IT support |
| Split screen | ||
| Screencast from any device | ||
| Price | ||
| Board | $2,804 $3,299 | $2,999 |
| Stand | $300 (SmartCam C1) $500 (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 | HDMI In USB-C with DisplayPort Out USB-C with DisplayPort In USB-C for Debug USB-C 3.0 Ethernet | 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 802.11 a/ b/g/n/ac/ax Compatible Bluetooth Version: 5.1 | 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 | 51.6 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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*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.