Hikvision Monitors & Displays: CCTV Monitors, Interactive Panels and Digital Signage Explained
Zenith Security Co. · Authorised Hikvision partner · Operating since 2012 · Trade counter and live showroom, Wolverhampton
Every Hikvision screen we supply, compared side by side.
Hikvision makes four kinds of screen, and you can't swap one for another:
CCTV monitors show the picture from your recorder.
Decoder monitors show IP cameras directly, with no recorder or PC.
Interactive flat panels are touch screens for classrooms and meeting rooms.
Digital signage displays play your own content around the clock.
The figures below are Hikvision's published specs. Browse them all in CCTV monitors.
Which CCTV monitor should I choose? (18.5 to 55 inches)
These connect straight to the HDMI or VGA output of an NVR or DVR. Pick the size from the camera grid you want to show, then check the inputs match your recorder.
Counter or desk, up to 4 cameras: 18.5 to 24 inches. The DS-D5022F2-1V2S and DS-D5024F2-BV2S are rated 7 × 24 H and have speakers. The 18.5-inch DS-D5019S0-1P0 is rated 7 × 12 H, so use it where the screen is only on during opening hours.
8 or 9 cameras: 27 to 32 inches, so each tile stays readable.
16 cameras, or a wall screen viewed from across the room: 43 or 55 inches. Choose the 4K DS-D5043U3-1V0S or DS-D5055U3-1V0S if your recorder has a 4K HDMI output; otherwise the Full HD DS-D5043F3-1V0S shows the same picture for less.
Which interactive flat panel (Ultra series) do I need?
These are touch screens for classrooms, meeting rooms and training spaces. All six share the same platform: 4K (3840 × 2160 @60 Hz), Android 14.0 with 8 GB memory and 128 GB storage, up to 50-point infrared touch with a ≤ 2 ms response, anti-glare glass rated 9H, a 2 × 20 W + 25 W loudspeaker system, Wi-Fi 6, and a front Type-C port that charges a laptop at up to 65 W. Hikvision rates them for 7 × 16 H operation. The only choice is the size, and whether you want the built-in camera and microphones.
Stands:DS-D5ABKY2-S for 55, 65 and 75-inch panels (85 kg capacity) and DS-D5ABKY2-B for 86-inch (135 kg capacity). A wall mount bracket is already in the panel's box.
OPS PC modules, to put a Windows 11 PC inside the panel: DS-D5AC12T5-8S2 (Core i5, 8 GB, 256 GB) and DS-D5AC12T7-16S5 (Core i7, 16 GB, 512 GB). Confirm OPS compatibility with us before ordering.
These displays have a built-in Android player for menus, promotions, directions and notices, so there's no separate media player to hide. Hikvision rates all of them for 7 × 24 H operation. The UH models are brighter (700 cd/m²) for shop fronts and sunny receptions.
Authorised Hikvision partner: genuine UK stock with manufacturer warranty.
Operating since 2012, supplying trade and retail. Orders are delivered within 1–3 working days to addresses in England, Scotland and Wales, or collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter and live showroom.
Advice before you buy: we go through the screen, the recorder and the cabling with you, so you know what you are getting and how it will work before you commit.
Warranty and support from the source, not a marketplace seller.
Need it fitted? We are a supplier, not an installer, but depending on your requirements and area we may be able to recommend a qualified trade installer.
What is the difference between a CCTV monitor and a TV?
A CCTV monitor is built to stay on. Most Hikvision monitors in our range are rated by Hikvision for 7 × 24 H operation, connect straight to the HDMI or VGA output of an NVR or DVR, and have VESA mounts for a wall or desk arm. A domestic TV is not rated for continuous use and running one constantly shortens its life.
What size monitor do I need for my CCTV system?
Match the screen to the camera grid. For a 4-camera view on a counter or desk, 18.5 to 24 inches works. For 8 or 9 cameras, 27 to 32 inches keeps each image readable. For 16 cameras or a wall-mounted screen viewed from across a room, choose 43 or 55 inches.
Do I need a 4K monitor for CCTV?
Only if your recorder has a 4K HDMI output. A 4K monitor on a recorder that outputs 1080p shows a 1080p picture. If the recorder does support 4K, a 4K monitor makes a 16-camera grid noticeably sharper, because each tile has four times the pixels.
Can a Hikvision monitor run 24 hours a day?
Most can. Hikvision rates the monitors in our range for 7 × 24 H operation, with one exception: the 18.5-inch DS-D5019S0-1P0 is rated 7 × 12 H. Hikvision's interactive flat panels are rated 7 × 16 H, and its digital signage displays are rated 7 × 24 H.
What is a Hikvision decoder monitor?
A decoder monitor has an IP video decoder built in. It connects to IP cameras over the network and shows them live without an NVR or PC. It is for viewing, not recording, so it suits a reception desk, a second viewing point or a shop counter where the recorder is locked away elsewhere.
Which Hikvision monitors have a BNC (CVBS) input?
In our range, the 21.45-inch DS-D5222F2-1V1S and the 32-inch DS-D5232F2-1V1S have a CVBS input alongside HDMI and VGA, so they can take a direct analogue video feed.
Do Hikvision monitors have built-in speakers?
Most do. The exceptions in our range are the 18.5-inch DS-D5019S0-1P0 and the 27-inch 4K DS-D5227U3-1P0, which Hikvision lists without built-in speakers. The DS-D5227U3-1P0 has an audio output for external speakers.
What is the difference between the /A and /B Hikvision interactive flat panels?
The screen, touch system, Android 14 platform and connections are the same. The /B version adds a built-in 48MP camera and an omni-directional 8-array microphone with a 12 m voice distance, so it is ready for video calls without extra equipment.
Is your Hikvision stock genuine, and how fast is delivery?
Yes. Zenith Security Co. is an authorised Hikvision partner and has been operating since 2012. Orders are delivered within 1–3 working days to addresses in England, Scotland and Wales, and warranty and technical support come direct from us.
