Video Conferencing & Meeting Rooms
LG CreateBoard vs Samsung WAF: Which Interactive Display Makes More Sense for Schools?
For most Singapore schools buying 75 or 86-inch boards, the LG CreateBoard TR3DQ is the better value. The Samsung WAF makes more sense for schools that want Samsung's ecosystem, its 65 W USB-C charging or the camera-equipped WAFX-P variant. The two are closer than their prices suggest. Both are 4K Android 14 boards with Google EDLA certification, 400-nit panels, two pens or a dual-colour pen, and wireless mirroring from up to nine devices. LG lists 50 touch points and 16/7 operation. Samsung lets up to 40 people write at once and rates the WAF for 12/7. The price gap is largest at the bigger sizes. At SourceIT the 75-inch is S$2,855 for the LG and S$5,587.50 for the Samsung, and the 86-inch S$3,533.75 against S$6,862.50 (listed 31 Oct 2026).
How do they compare?
| Item | LG CreateBoard TR3DQ | Samsung WAF |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes at SourceIT | 55, 65, 75, 86 inches | 65, 75, 86 inches |
| Operating system | Android 14, Google EDLA | Android 14, Google EDLA |
| Panel | 4K, 400 nits | 4K IPS, 400 nits, 1200:1 |
| Touch | Up to 50 touch points | IR; up to 40 people writing at once |
| Pens | 2 included | Dual pen with double-sided nib for two colours |
| Operation | 16/7 | 12/7 |
| Wireless sharing | CreateBoard Share, up to 9 screens | Screen mirroring from up to 9 devices |
| USB-C | Not stated in the specifications we checked | 3-in-1, charging up to 65 W |
| AI teaching tools | Live Subtitles and Translation, Video Summary, Ask LG, Circle to Search | Samsung AI Assistant announced for WAF compatibility (Circle to Search, AI Summary, Live Transcript) |
| Management | LG ConnectedCare, CreateBoard Suite | On-premises device management solution |
| 65-inch price | S$2,587.50 | S$3,212.50 |
| 75-inch price | S$2,855 | S$5,587.50 |
| 86-inch price | S$3,533.75 | S$6,862.50 |
LG figures from the 65TR3DQ-B datasheet and LG Singapore's June 2025 press release. Samsung figures from Samsung Singapore's 65-inch WAF page and Samsung UK's Bett 2025 release. SourceIT prices listed 31 Oct 2026. Touch counts are described differently by each maker.
Where does LG lead?
- Price at 75 and 86 inches. The Samsung costs roughly twice as much at these sizes, which adds up quickly across a school's worth of classrooms.
- Operating hours. 16/7 against 12/7 gives more headroom for long days, evening classes and boards left on.
- A 55-inch option. This suits small tutorial rooms and staff rooms.
- AI tools on the model itself. LG lists its classroom AI features for the Standard CreateBoard, not only for a premium model.
Where does Samsung lead?
- USB-C with 65 W charging. One cable can carry a teacher's laptop display, touch and power.
- Panel details published. Samsung states an IPS panel and 1200:1 contrast on its Singapore page.
- The WAFX-P route. Samsung's WAFX-P adds a 48MP camera with auto framing, a microphone with 10 m pickup, Android 15 and Samsung AI Assistant. That makes it a hybrid-teaching board without extra hardware. At SourceIT it is S$4,342 for the 65-inch (listed 31 Oct 2026); ask us about availability.
- Samsung fleets. Schools already running Samsung displays may prefer one vendor's management and support.
When two boards share a platform and similar panels, ask what the price difference actually buys.
What matters more than the spec sheet?
The research on classroom boards consistently points to teaching practice. A 2007 study of London secondary schools found no impact on pupil performance in the first year after departments were fully equipped. A 2007 primary-school evaluation found that gains grew with the time pupils had been taught with a board. Whichever board you choose, put part of the budget into teacher training and a shared set of lesson templates. We cover this in Why Your Classroom's Most Expensive Technology Might Be Its Least-Used and Why Are Schools Still Using Traditional Whiteboards?
Which should a school choose?
- Choose the LG CreateBoard to equip many classrooms on a fixed budget, especially at 75 or 86 inches.
- Choose the Samsung WAF if USB-C charging for teachers' laptops matters, or you are standardising on Samsung.
- Choose the Samsung WAFX-P if you need a built-in camera and microphone for hybrid lessons.
More detail is in LG CreateBoard Review, Samsung Flip Pro vs Samsung WAF and our earlier Samsung Flip Pro vs LG CreateBoard.
Buying in Singapore
SourceIT supplies the LG CreateBoard 65TR3DQ-B (S$2,587.50), 75TR3DQ-B (S$2,855) and 86TR3DQ-B (S$3,533.75). Samsung's range includes the WA65F (S$3,212.50), WA75F (S$5,587.50), WA86F (S$6,862.50) and WA65FX-P with camera (S$4,342; ask us about availability). Prices listed 31 Oct 2026. Browse the LG CreateBoard collection and Samsung interactive displays. For a quotation or school volume pricing, use Request for Quotation on the product page, call (65) 6978 3502, email Sales@sourceit.com.sg or use our contact page. Government buyers can purchase through GeBIZ.
Frequently asked questions
Is LG CreateBoard or Samsung WAF better for schools? Both are 4K Android 14 EDLA boards. The LG costs much less at 75 and 86 inches and runs 16/7. The Samsung adds 65 W USB-C charging and a camera-equipped WAFX-P option.
Do both support Google Classroom? Both are Google EDLA certified, so Google Play and Google services are built in.
Which has more touch points? LG lists up to 50 touch points. Samsung says up to 40 people can write at once and does not give a separate touch-point count on its Singapore page.
Does the Samsung WAF have a camera? Samsung's page for the standard WAF doesn't list one. The WAFX-P variant has a 48MP camera with auto framing and a microphone with 10 m pickup.
How much do they cost in Singapore? At SourceIT on 31 Oct 2026, the 75-inch LG CreateBoard is S$2,855 and the 75-inch Samsung WAF is S$5,587.50.
