Vestaboard reads clearly from up to 50 feet (15 m) away by design. Its custom font was purpose-built with proportions and stroke weights tuned specifically for how each character physically flips into place, so every character holds up at distance whether it's in a living room, lobby, open office, or retail floor.
Each character unit on Vestaboard is called a Bit. The full Bit module measures 2.68 inches tall × 1.43 inches wide, with a printed character of 1.04 inches tall × 0.82 inches wide. Vestaboard uses the same Bit on both the Flagship and Note, so readability distance is identical across both displays.
What affects readability?
A few factors can extend or reduce legible distance:
- Color and contrast: White or color Bits on a black Vestaboard offer the strongest contrast and the greatest legibility at distance.
- Lighting: Well-lit environments maximize viewing distance. Dimly lit spaces reduce it slightly.
- Viewing angle: Bits read best straight-on. Vestaboard performs well at wide angles, but extreme side angles reduce clarity.