Buyer's guide · Updated October 2026

How to choose a transparent LED window display manufacturer in China

Quick answer

Shenzhen is the centre of transparent LED manufacturing, and suppliers range from large listed groups to specialists. Before you choose, check eight things: own production line, aging test, cutting to your glass size, written specifications, installation options, real named projects, certificate files and order terms. MDS Display (MDS DISPLAY LIMITED, Shenzhen, since 2014) makes the MDS Mesh PCB Transparent LED Display, a transparent LED window display that is cut to your glass and can be adhered directly to it, with no minimum order and 18 published projects in 15 countries and regions.

By the MDS Display engineering team

Checklist

8 checks before you choose a manufacturer

8 checks before choosing a transparent LED window display manufacturer
CheckWhat to askHow MDS answers
Own production lineAsk whether modules are built on the supplier's own SMT line or bought in. Own production means faster changes, consistent batches and real spare-part stock.MDS builds modules on its own SMT line in Shenzhen.
Aging test before shippingEvery module should run for a burn-in test before packing; ask how long.MDS ages modules for 24–72 hours before shipping.
Cut to your glass sizeWindow glass is never a standard size. Check that the screen can be made to your exact width and height, and who does the cutting.MDS cuts the Mesh PCB Transparent LED Display to your exact size at the factory; panels are 250 mm wide and join to any length.
Clear specificationsPitch, LED type, brightness, transparency, weight and power should be written down, not 'about'.P3.9: SMD2020, 4,000 nits; P6.25: SMD2020, 4,500 nits; both ≥80% transparency, 3 kg/m², 3,840 Hz.
Installation optionsA window screen may need to be adhered to the glass, hung behind it or fixed on a frame. One method does not fit every site.MDS supports all three, and has local installation partners in the UK, Malaysia, Indonesia and Switzerland.
Real projects you can checkAsk for named projects with photos and videos, not only renderings.MDS publishes 18 case studies in 15 countries and regions, each with its own page, photos and video.
CertificatesAsk for the certificate files for the model you are buying, not a general logo list.MDS products are CE / RoHS / FCC certified (by model); the transparent display holds CE (EMC & LVD).
Order terms and supportCheck the minimum order, lead time, payment terms, warranty and how fast they reply.No MOQ (one sample is fine), 20–25 days production, 50% deposit / 50% before shipping, 2-year warranty, reply within 2 hours in working hours (GMT+8).

Transparent LED makers in China: an overview

Transparent LED is made by many companies in China, most of them in Shenzhen. Some well-known names, based on their own public announcements:

  • Leyard (incl. VTEAM): Large listed LED display group headquartered in Beijing, with transparent LED lines among a very wide product range.
  • Unilumin: Shenzhen-based LED display maker; delivered a 2,400 m² indoor transparent LED screen at Central World in Bangkok in 2026.
  • Absen: Shenzhen-based LED display maker with the JD (Jade Dragon) transparent LED series.
  • NEXNOVO: Shenzhen company focused on transparent LED, including LED-on-glass and film-type products.
  • MileStrong: Shenzhen supplier offering transparent LED film and window display products.

Listed for orientation only, from public company information as of October 2026. MDS Display has no affiliation with these companies; please check current products directly with each supplier.

Where MDS Display fits

MDS Display is a specialist. Our core product is one display, the MDS Mesh PCB Transparent LED Display (P3.9 and P6.25), built for glass: shop windows, showrooms, office glass and facades. We are a good fit when you need:

  • a screen cut to an exact, non-standard glass size, adhered directly to the glass or hung behind it;
  • to start small: one sample, one window, then roll out to more stores;
  • a supplier who has done it before in your region: see our projects in Angola, Australia, Croatia, France, Indonesia, Italy, Lithuania, Maldives, Middle East, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States;
  • direct contact with the factory engineers and a reply within 2 hours in working hours.

For very large standardised rental fleets or stadium screens, a large group may be the better fit, and we will tell you so.

Next step

Send your glass size, a photo and your viewing distance. Read what affects the cost in our price guide, compare display types in transparent LED vs video wall vs LCD, or work out the size in the calculator.

FAQ

Choosing a manufacturer: common questions

Who makes transparent LED window displays in China?

Many transparent LED makers are based in Shenzhen, from large groups such as Leyard, Unilumin and Absen to specialists such as NEXNOVO, MileStrong and MDS Display. The right choice depends on your project size, glass, viewing distance and how much support you need.

What is MDS Display best for?

Shop windows, showrooms and glass facades that need a see-through screen cut to the exact glass size and adhered directly to the glass or hung behind it, from a single sample up to large 360° installations, with factory-direct support.

Is a big brand always the better choice?

Not always. Large groups are strong on very large or standardised projects. For a single shop window, a custom glass size or a fast sample, a specialised manufacturer can be quicker and more flexible. Compare the 8 checks above, not only the brand name.

How do I compare quotes from different manufacturers?

Compare the same pitch, the same screen size, the same installation method and the same control system, and check what is included: cutting, spare parts, shipping, duties and warranty.

Where is MDS Display located?

MDS DISPLAY LIMITED is in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China, a professional LED display manufacturer since 2014.

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