CeramicSteel Whiteboard vs Glassboard

• Crisp Contrast, High Visibility - The Panls CeramicSteel dry erase surface provides some of the best contrast on the market – that claim can’t be made for glassboards. With a glass whiteboard, because the material is transparent by nature, you don’t get that sharp distinction between written ink and dry erase surface. This can make your notes appear blurry or fuzzy at only a short distance. With CeramicSteel, you get a smooth, solid dry erase surface that contrasts well with any dry erase inks in any lighting.
• Low Glare Surface - Another major drawback of glass is the reflectivity of the material. This might look good as a wall hanging, but definitely won’t look good when you’re trying to present clear notes to a large group - your writing will get completely lost in the glare. Glass actually has two reflective panes, front and back, so any reflections on the material are amplified even further. The CeramicSteel isn’t totally resistant to glare and reflection, but every one of our finish options is less reflective than a glass whiteboard. In fact, CeramicSteel is 58.8% less reflective than glass according to an internal study.
• Fully Magnetic - Glass is not a magnetic material by nature - in order to make a glassboard magnetic, you will need additional backing materials which can add weight and cost. Panls CeramicSteel dry erase surface is fully magnetic from edge to edge by nature, right out of the factory. There’s no additional materials, costs, or special setup to perform.
• Shipping & Handling - Glass is a fragile material. Even the tempered glass used in glass whiteboards is much more fragile than a CeramicSteel dry erase surface. That means that glassboards must be shipped standing vertically to prevent damage, which can add a significant cost. Panls CeramicSteel whiteboards like Rapid are highly resistant to impact damage and can be shipped in any orientation with no special handling required.
• Straightforward Install - Installation can be a daunting process for a glassboard. Glassboards are much heavier than CeramicSteel whiteboards so you’ll need more people to get them set up, as well as a stronger mounting system which can be more difficult to install. You’re also much more likely to damage a glass whiteboard during installation because of the extra weight. Panls CeramicSteel whiteboards address all these issues – they are extremely lightweight and can be hung by just two people, and every board includes detailed mounting instructions. With Rapid, you even get a mounting template which shows you exactly where to drill.
• Safety - At this point, it should become clear that glass whiteboards have major drawbacks when compared to Panls CeramicSteel whiteboards. Panls whiteboards are much more lightweight and durable than glassboards – even if you do drop a Panls whiteboard, it likely won’t even get a scratch. That cannot be said for glass whiteboards. Even a minor drop can cause a glassboard to crack or, at worst, shatter into thousands of tiny glass shards which are dangerous and tough to clean up.