How Much Is a Smart Board for a Classroom? Prices and Extra Costs

A new SMART Board interactive display lists at $1,845 to $8,335 before discounts. Those are the MSRPs on the most recent price list SMART Technologies publishes for US public buyers, updated September 5, 2025. The 65-inch GX Zero sits at the low end, and the 86-inch RX sits at the top.

SMART Board is SMART Technologies’ brand name, though many people say “smart board” for any interactive display. This guide covers SMART’s own models first, then compares prices from other brands. It also lists the mounts, installation, software, and warranties that add to the bill.

How Much Does a SMART Board Cost by Size and Series?

Screen size and series drive most of the price. A 65-inch SMART Board lists at $1,845 to $4,999 at MSRP, depending on the series. A 75-inch board costs $2,665 to $6,335, and an 86-inch board costs $3,895 to $8,335. The chart below comes from an earlier edition of this guide, so use the table after it for current list prices.

The table shows two prices for each display. The MSRP is SMART’s suggested retail price. The Texas DIR price is what eligible public buyers, such as Texas school districts, pay through the Texas Department of Information Resources contract. Alabama schools have a similar SMART contract through the state’s ALJP program.

Resellers often sell below MSRP, too. CDW, for example, advertised the 75-inch SMART Board MX075-V5 at $4,024.99 on October 6, 2026. That is about $1,300 under its $5,335 MSRP. Prices change often, so ask for a written quote.

What Can You Do With a Smart Board?

A smart board is a large touchscreen that works like a whiteboard and a computer in one. You can write, draw, and move objects with a pen or a finger, share screens, and run apps. Common uses include:

• Classroom teaching and student collaboration
• Work training sessions and video meetings
• Brainstorming and planning sessions in shared workspaces

SMART’s current interactive displays are 4K screens with touch built in, so they need no projector. SMART still sells its classic M700 interactive whiteboards at $1,895 to $2,315 MSRP. Those work with a separate computer and digital projector. Other names for the same kind of product include interactive display, interactive flat panel, and digital whiteboard.

What Affects the Price of a SMART Board?

Five things set the final price: screen size, series and features, mounting and installation, software, and warranty. All of the figures below come from the same September 2025 Texas DIR price list unless noted.

Screen Size

Bigger screens cost more, and the jump to 86 inches is the steepest. In the MX series, the 55-inch model lists at $2,665 and the 86-inch model at $7,335. Pick a size that lets students in the back row read the screen comfortably.

Like the first chart, this one comes from an earlier edition and shows broader estimates. SMART’s September 2025 price list has no 96-inch display. Its interactive displays there run from 55 to 86 inches.

Series and Features

SMART’s comparison chart covers three main classroom series. All three have 4K screens, up to 50 touch points, and a rated lifespan of at least 50,000 hours. Here’s how the series differ, with MSRPs from the price list:

• GX Zero ($1,845 to $3,895): no built-in operating system, so it works with your own computer or a plug-in module.
• GX Plus ($2,249 to $4,749): runs Android 14 with Google Play and the Chrome browser built in, in 65-, 75-, and 86-inch sizes.
• MX ($2,665 to $7,335): runs SMART’s iQ software on Android, and adds HyPr Touch and a six-microphone array. SMART Remote Management is included for the warranty term.
• RX ($4,999 to $8,335): adds optically bonded glass, a soundbar with a subwoofer, an eight-microphone array, and room sensors for air quality.

SMART also sells the T Pro series, which uses a QLED screen with Dolby Vision support. It isn’t on the September 2025 price list, so ask a reseller for a quote.

SMART designed the RX series around accessibility, with programmable Tool Explorer blocks for students who communicate in different ways. SMART’s chief executive described the goal at its launch.

Our goal was not just to create another interactive display but rather an investment that helps to create inclusive, accessible classrooms that will stand the test of time.

Nicholas Svensson, CEO of SMART Technologies

Mounts, Installation, and Delivery

SMART’s basic wall mount lists at $150, and its HD mobile stand lists at $729. Electric height-adjustable stands cost more: $1,535 for the wall version and $1,735 for the floor version. A mobile stand lets several rooms share one board.

SMART’s own installation service starts with a $500 site survey per room. The price list quotes $745 to $915 per display for on-site installation of its earlier 6000 and 7000 series, depending on size. Inside delivery of a single panel adds $250. Ask your reseller to quote installation along with the hardware.

Software and Computing Add-Ons

SMART’s GX Plus, MX, and RX displays include SMART Notebook lesson software. These are SMART’s list prices for the most common extras:

• AM60 iQ appliance with Google EDLA certification: $625
• OPS PC module with Windows Pro and an i5 processor: $1,299
• Lumio Standard Plan with SMART Notebook Plus, one year: $59
• Lumio Spark Plan, one year: $149

Warranty and Repairs

In North America, SMART’s RX, MX, GX Plus, and GX Zero displays come with a three-year SMART warranty. You can upgrade to SMART’s Assure warranty or extend coverage by two or four years. SMART recommends buying an extension within 90 days of the hardware purchase.

A limited warranty extension for years four and five lists at $199 for a 55-inch display and $449 for an 86-inch one. Coverage through year seven lists at $349 to $599. With a rated panel life of at least 50,000 hours, longer cover can be worth pricing in.

How Do SMART Boards Compare With Other Brands?

Other makers price their interactive displays by size and features, too. These figures come from each company’s own price list or store page:

• Promethean ActivPanel: $1,748 to $5,378 list for the panel alone, on Promethean’s January 2026 price list for Michigan’s REMC SAVE program.
• Microsoft Surface Hub 3: $9,499.99 for the 50-inch model and $22,999.99 for the 85-inch model, with pens and a camera included.
• Vibe Board S1: from $3,999 in 55- and 75-inch sizes, on sale from $3,699 on October 6, 2026.
• Google Jamboard: retired. Google ended device licenses on September 30, 2024, and shut down the Jamboard app on December 31, 2024.

Promethean’s list prices overlap with SMART’s GX and MX ranges for the same sizes. Brands such as BenQ, LG, and ViewSonic sell mainly through resellers, so ask for quotes to compare.

Tips for Buying a Smart Board

A little planning helps you get the right board at the right price. Before you ask for quotes, work through these points:

• Measure the room so the screen size works for everyone, including the back row.
• Decide between a wall mount and a mobile stand.
• Choose how you want to run apps: built in with iQ or Android, or through your own computer with the GX Zero.
• Ask whether your district already buys through a cooperative contract, such as Texas DIR or Alabama ALJP.
• Get written quotes from two or three authorized resellers, with installation and delivery included.
• Price a warranty extension now, since SMART recommends buying it within 90 days.