The Holoconnects Holobox and HYPERVSN are both called “hologram displays,” but they are two different technologies for two different jobs. The Holobox is a transparent-LCD unit that shows a solid, life-size person or product; HYPERVSN is a spinning-LED fan that makes bright imagery appear to float in open space. Here’s where each one fits.
The short answer
Choose HYPERVSN when the job is an eye-catching floating 3D visual — a product, a logo, an animation — for a shop window, an exhibition stand or a brand activation. Choose the Holobox when the job is a life-size human being present and interactive: a hologram receptionist, a remote doctor, a keynote presenter, with a touchscreen and a live two-way connection. Different categories, overlapping vocabulary.
This page is intentionally non-disparaging: HYPERVSN is an excellent product in its category (floating 3D advertising). The goal is to help you match the technology to your use case, not to argue one is “better” in the abstract. For the underlying optics, see what a hologram is.
Display technology
Holobox. Transparent LCD in front of a custom-engineered light box. A solid, self-contained unit; content reads as a three-dimensional subject inside the display.
HYPERVSN. Spinning-LED fan: rotor arms of LEDs spin faster than the eye can follow, drawing bright 3D imagery that appears to float in mid-air (source: hypervsn.com; holograms.biz).
Best fit: Depends. Fundamentally different visual signatures — an enclosed life-size figure vs a floating light image in open space.
What it shows best
Holobox. A life-size person or product with real presence — a receptionist, a doctor, a presenter, a spokesperson next to the physical product.
HYPERVSN. Floating products, logos, packshots and animations; a 'Holographic Human' via a synced Wall array. Optimised for attention-grabbing brand visuals.
Best fit: Depends. Need a human to be present and interact? Holobox. Need a floating product/logo hero? HYPERVSN.
Interactivity & telepresence
Holobox. Built-in touchscreen, an interactive AI Hologram, and a live 4K two-way connection for real-time person-to-person telepresence.
HYPERVSN. Primarily a content-display technology with a software suite for 3D/2D content; interactivity is more limited than a person-in-a-unit setup.
Best fit: Holobox. For reception, telehealth and live remote presence, two-way interaction is the deciding capability.
Environment & placement
Holobox. Self-contained unit that works in normal indoor light, including daylight; plug-and-play with power + internet. Sits on a floor or counter.
HYPERVSN. Best in controlled lighting where the floating effect stands out; mounts in windows, on stands or ceilings for open-space visibility.
Best fit: Depends. Match to the room: a bright open-space ad moment vs a walk-up interaction point.
Sizes / range
Holobox. Holobox Mini (22"), The 43, The 75, life-size 86" Holobox (2.06 m), and the modular Hologrid wall.
HYPERVSN. SmartV Solo M (22") and Solo L (30") single units; SmartV Wall arrays for larger visuals; Holographic Human.
Best fit: Depends. Both scale from tabletop to wall; the difference is the visual class, not just the size.
Typical use cases
Holobox. Hospitality reception (CIC Hospitality, rollout planned for 30 hotels; Aiden by Best Western), telehealth (Crescent Regional Hospital), education (UN ITC-ILO), keynote stages, retail spokespersons.
HYPERVSN. Retail advertising, exhibition stands, brand activations, product launches — attention and footfall.
Best fit: Depends. Enterprise presence/interaction → Holobox. Advertising/attention in open space → HYPERVSN.
Pricing
Holobox. Transparent from-prices: Holobox Mini from €4,500, The 43 from €9,000, The 75 from €18,500, 86" Holobox from €25,000, Hologrid from €45,000. Buy, lease or rent.
HYPERVSN. Quoted per configuration; published price ranges vary by reseller.
Best fit: Depends. Get a quote for the exact configuration; the Holobox publishes its from-prices up front.
How to decide
- Need a floating 3D product/logo in open space? Retail window, exhibition stand, ceiling feature → HYPERVSN’s spinning-LED fan is built for that.
- Need a life-size person present and interactive? Reception, telehealth consult, keynote, spokesperson → the Holobox shows a solid life-size figure with touch and live two-way.
- Need remote two-way telepresence? A real presenter appearing live at a destination unit → the Holobox matches directly.
Where the Holobox has direct deployment fit
- CIC Hospitality — holographic reception in a rollout planned for 30 hotels.
- Telehealth — life-size remote consultations (Crescent Regional Hospital, first US hospital to do so).
- Hospitality and events — reception, concierge and keynote presence.
Further reading
- Holobox vs LED wall — the broader LED-panel comparison.
- Holobox vs Proto — the closest transparent/box competitor.
- What is a Holobox? — the full explainer.
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