Newline STV-11524-PLUS 115" Review

This 115-inch commercial display scores a 98th percentile for picture quality, making it a beast for boardrooms and digital signage. At $14,300, it's a tool, not a TV—skip it for home use. Just plan on adding external speakers, as the built-in audio is weak.

The Newline STV-11524-PLUS is a 115-inch commercial display that scores a 98th percentile for picture quality. That's the headline. You're getting a massive 4K canvas with a 750-nit peak brightness and a 7000:1 static contrast ratio, all wrapped in an ultraslim 1.5mm bezel. It's built for 24/7 operation in boardrooms and digital signage setups, not your living room.

Our scoring puts it at a 70.3/100 for corporate use, which is its sweet spot. It's not trying to be a home theater TV. The built-in Android 14 OS and IP/RS-232 control make it a plug-and-play solution for professional environments, though its smart features only land in the 23rd percentile. For a dedicated presentation screen, the numbers are impressive.

Let's talk about the screen. That 98th percentile picture quality score is no joke. The 750-nit brightness and 7000:1 contrast ratio mean this thing stays visible even in well-lit rooms, which is crucial for its intended use. The display itself scores in the 93rd percentile, thanks to that massive 115-inch native 4K panel. The 1.5mm bezel is practically invisible when you have multiple screens side-by-side.

For a commercial display, it even holds its own in gaming, hitting the 81st percentile with a 60Hz refresh rate and a 6.5ms response time. Don't expect 120Hz gaming, but for casual use or interactive presentations, it's fine. The audio, however, is a weak point at the 39th percentile, so you'll want external speakers. And HDR support is limited, sitting at the 33rd percentile.

At around $14,300, this isn't a casual purchase. You're paying for the size, the professional-grade reliability for 24/7 use, and that top-tier picture quality. Compared to consumer TVs of similar size from Sony or LG, you're trading away fancy smart features and perfect blacks for industrial durability and control protocols. If you need a bulletproof display for a corporate lobby or command center, the price per inch and performance starts to make sense. If you just want a big TV for movies, there are better values.

Stacked against the competition, the Newline carves out a niche. The Sony BRAVIA 5 or LG OLED G5 will destroy it in contrast and HDR for home theater use, but they aren't built for 24/7 operation and lack professional control features. The Hisense U6 or TCL QM6K offer much better value for smart features and HDR in a home setting, but again, they're consumer TVs. The Newline's advantage is raw, reliable picture quality in bright rooms and professional integration. It's a tool, not an entertainment centerpiece. For a pure presentation screen, its 98th percentile picture beats many brighter, more expensive commercial options.

Home users should look elsewhere. If you want a TV for movies, sports, or gaming, this display's weaknesses in HDR (33rd percentile), smart features (23rd percentile), and audio (39th percentile) make it a poor choice. You're paying a premium for professional features you won't use. Also, anyone needing portability should skip it—it scores a 27.8/100 there. It's a permanent installation, period.

If you're outfitting a corporate boardroom, digital signage network, or control room where reliability and visibility are paramount, the Newline STV-11524-PLUS is a data-backed yes. Its 98th percentile picture quality and 24/7 durability are exactly what that job requires. For literally any other use—home theater, casual gaming, general TV watching—this is a hard pass. You'd be overpaying for features you don't need while missing the ones you do. It's a specialist, and a very good one at its specific task.