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BenQ Wins Best of Show Award at ISE 2026 for SH04 Pantone® Validated Pro Signage

  • BenQ
  • Recognized among the most innovative digital signage products in the ProAV industry
  • 2026-02-27
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COSTA MESA, Calif., February 27, 2026 — BenQ, an internationally recognized provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, was named a Best of Show award winner at ISE 2026 by AVTechnology. Its next-generation signage, the SH04, was recognized in the Digital Signage category for its exceptional visual impact, uncompromising color accuracy, and reliable performance.

 

The Best of Show Awards distinguishes and honors the brands behind the best new pro AV products and solutions on the market and on display at this year’s ISE show. Judged by a panel of industry experts and editorial teams, each award submission is reviewed on product feature set, ease of use, innovation, and uniqueness within the market.

 

“With the SH04 Pantone® Validated Pro Signage, we set out to deliver exceptional color accuracy, high brightness, and the versatility professionals need to succeed across a variety of digital signage environments,” said Carly Burton-Sally, BenQ North America. “Being named an ISE Best of Show winner reinforces our commitment to developing display solutions that empower organizations to communicate with clarity and confidence.”

 

 

 

BenQ SH04 Pantone® Validated Pro Signage

As the world’s first high-brightness, wide color gamut signage display to achieve both Pantone® Validated and Pantone® SkinTone™ Validated certifications, the SH04 sets a new benchmark for visual fidelity, delivering 99% RGB color accuracy.

 

The SH04 features tailored viewing modes designed for different disciplines and users, including:

· High-Detail Mode with enhanced contrast and clarity for complex architectural plans and engineering blueprints

· Sketch Mode that mimics a paper-like appearance, ideal for artists and fashion designers

· M-Book Mode to ensure accurate color matching for MacBook users

· Cinema Mode to bring video projects and films to life with depth and realism

 

Built for 24/7 operation, the SH04 features an anti-glare panel, low blue light technology, EDLA certification for Google Play Store access, and integrated tools including InstaShare 2, X-Sign, and BenQ’s Device Management System (DMS) to simplify wireless collaboration and centralized content management.

The ISE awards’ editorial team said, “Our team was highly impressed by the excellence and scope of this year’s entrants. To stand out and be recognized as Best of Show at ISE is a true testament to the hard work and dedication our winning companies have put into their products and solutions.”

Learn more about the award-winning BenQ SH04 Pantone® Validated Pro Signage.

 

 

 

About BenQ

BenQ is a world-leading provider of display solutions, projectors, and interactive technologies designed to enrich and inspire life. With decades of expertise in professional imaging, BenQ delivers visual systems that set the standard for clarity, reliability, and color performance in both commercial and education applications. Learn more at www.benq.com.

 

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FAQ:

  • Q: What does “Pantone® Validated” mean for digital signage?

A: It indicates that the BenQ SH04 display meets Pantone’s color accuracy standards, supporting true-to-life visuals where consistent color matching matters for learning and communication. The SH04 is both Pantone® Validated and Pantone® SkinTone™ Validated, which means that our displays have passed Pantone's rigorous standards for accurate color reproduction and matching.

 

 

  • Q: What types of subjects benefit most from SH04’s color accuracy?

A: The SH04 is an ideal solution for color-critical programs like graphic design, digital media, photography, video, art, marketing, fashion, and product design along with science visuals (charts, maps, microscopy images) where clarity matters.

 

 

  • Q: What does “99% RGB color accuracy” mean in practical terms?

A: It means the SH04 is engineered to reproduce a very wide range of colors with high fidelity, supporting brand-accurate visuals and lifelike imagery.

 

 

  • Q: How do InstaShare 2, X-Sign, and BenQ DMS help teams?

A: They support wireless collaboration (InstaShare 2), content creation and scheduling (X-Sign), and centralized device monitoring/management (DMS).

 

 

  • Q: What does EDLA certification enable?

A: EDLA certification enables access to the Google Play Store, expanding the apps available on the display.