Smart Meeting Tablets 2026: Horion and MAXHUB Redefine AI-Powered Collaboration as Global IFPD Market Reaches $7.4 Billion
The global interactive flat panel display market hits $7.44 billion in 2026, driven by hybrid work adoption and AI integration. Horion's M6A Pro V2 brings 72MP four-camera AI with Google EDLA certification, while MAXHUB's V7 flagship delivers QD-Mini LED display technology with a proprietary Lingxiao AI meeting model. As agentic AI, spatial audio, and meeting equity become standard, the smart meeting tablet evolves from a display tool into an intelligent collaboration terminal.
The $7.44 Billion Smart Display Revolution
The global interactive flat panel display (IFPD) market has reached $7.44 billion in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.07% and projected to hit $16.26 billion by 2035, according to Business Research Insights. This growth is no longer driven by education alone — the enterprise collaboration segment has emerged as the fastest-growing application, with regional growth rates approaching twice those of the education sector.
RUNTO's 2025 market report confirms the momentum: global large-size interactive flat panel shipments reached 283.5 million units, up 10.7% year-over-year, with overseas markets growing 15.5% to 154.9 million units and China contributing 128.6 million units. For 2026, RUNTO forecasts total shipments of 291 million units, with a long-term CAGR of 3.7% through 2030.
Regionally, Asia-Pacific dominates with 38% of global market share ($2.36 billion), fueled by digital education investments and enterprise transformation in China and India. North America follows at 29% ($1.8 billion), driven by 4K and AI-enhanced device upgrades. Europe holds 24% ($1.49 billion), where GDPR compliance and data security are primary procurement criteria. Notably, China accounts for 62% of global IFPD production, with CVTE (MAXHUB's parent company) holding approximately 21% of the worldwide market.
Horion: Eight Years at the Summit with AI Four-Camera Innovation
Horion (皓丽), backed by parent company Kofa Tech's (康冠科技) 30+ years of display manufacturing expertise, has held the #1 sales position on major e-commerce platforms for eight consecutive years (2018–2026). The brand has expanded to 110 countries and regions since launching its overseas strategy in 2019, and made a prominent appearance at ISE 2026 in Barcelona.
The flagship Horion M6A Pro V2 represents the cutting edge of AI meeting tablet technology. Its four-camera architecture combines a 72-megapixel ultra-wide main camera with a 4K telephoto trio, powered by Sony large-sensor sensors and VCS biomimetic eye technology. Google EDLA certification ensures seamless enterprise deployment, while Auto Framing, presenter tracking, and gallery mode adapt dynamically to meeting scenarios.
M6A Pro V2 Camera System
- • 72MP ultra-wide main camera (Sony sensor)
- • 4K long-focus telephoto trio camera
- • VCS biomimetic eye technology
- • Auto Framing & presenter real-time tracking
- • Gallery mode for multi-participant scenarios
- • Google EDLA certified for enterprise
Audio & AI Assistant
- • 8-array microphone, 12m pickup distance
- • 300+ environment noise filters
- • Sound source localization technology
- • 99% accuracy real-time transcription
- • Multilingual translation
- • Structured meeting minutes auto-generation
The AI meeting assistant integrated into the M6A Pro V2 delivers measurable productivity gains: 60% improvement in meeting efficiency and 70% reduction in post-meeting organization time. The camera-microphone fusion algorithm ensures voice clarity regardless of speaker position, while the AI model generates structured minutes, extracts action items, and supports multi-language translation across global teams.
Horion's product pyramid spans from 55-inch entry-level models to the 110-inch M7 flagship, with the 135-inch LED all-in-one paired with a smart podium targeting large conference halls and auditoriums. The company has also expanded into office monitors (23.8-inch 24H01WH and 27-inch 27H01QG-Q) and digital signage (B95K series), creating a full-scenario commercial display ecosystem.
MAXHUB: Nine Years of Market Leadership with QD-Mini LED Flagship
MAXHUB, a brand under CVTE (视源股份, holding ~21% global IFPD market share), pioneered China's interactive smart meeting tablet category in 2017 and has maintained the #1 market share position for nine consecutive years(2017–2025). The brand now serves 80+ countries and appeared at the 2026 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Exhibition as a representative of Chinese intelligent manufacturing.
The MAXHUB V7 series represents the most comprehensive product matrix in the industry, spanning five tiers from standard to flagship. Each tier targets a specific enterprise scenario, from small huddle rooms to executive boardrooms.
| V7 Model | Camera | Microphone | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48MP single | 8-array, 12m | 4K, P2P casting, dual-OS |
| Classic | 50MP AI PTZ | 8-array, 15m | 90% NTSC, AI noise + HDR |
| Video | 50MP triple | 16-array, 15m | 5x hybrid zoom, smart curtain |
| Video Telepresence | 50MP triple | 16-array, 15m | 21:9 ultrawide, 5K display |
| Flagship | 50MP triple | 16-array, 15m | QD-Mini LED, 2M:1 contrast |
Source: MAXHUB V7 series product specifications, 2026
The MAXHUB V7 Flagship stands apart with its QD-Mini LED panel, upgrading from traditional surface light sources to pixel-level point sources, achieving a staggering 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 100% NTSC color gamut, and Delta E < 1 color accuracy. An integrated flip-camera design with commercial encryption provides dual privacy protection. The proprietary Lingxiao AI meeting model (领效智会大模型) automates the entire meeting lifecycle: pre-meeting calendar synchronization, in-meeting real-time transcription and multilingual translation, and post-meeting structured minutes with automatic action item extraction.
MAXHUB's ecosystem extends beyond meeting tablets. The company offers Microsoft Teams Rooms certified solutions, the XBoard V7 series for boardrooms, education-focused U4 series (deployed in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Australia), LED all-in-one systems for large venues, and even industrial robotics (X7 inspection quadruped and A3 flexible robotic arm). This breadth positions MAXHUB as a full-stack intelligent collaboration platform rather than a single-product vendor.
Five AI Trends Reshaping Meetings in 2026
The smart meeting tablet market's growth is propelled by fundamental shifts in how AI transforms collaboration. According to Owl Labs' 2026 State of Hybrid Work report, 80% of workers now use AI tools at work (up 19% from early 2025), and 65% of global enterprises run hybrid work models. Yet 67% of workers have abandoned trying to set up video technology because it was too difficult, and 77% have lost time due to meetings starting late from technical difficulties. AI is closing this gap.
1. Agentic AI Workflows
Zoom's AI Companion 3.0 (March 2026) and Microsoft Copilot have evolved from simple transcribers into active meeting participants. They proactively surface relevant files when topics are mentioned, live-tag action items to specific owners, draft follow-up emails, schedule next meetings, and update project trackers. Zoom reports AI Companion MAU tripled year-over-year in Q4 FY26. Meeting workload is reduced by over 50%.
2. Intelligent AV Hardware Replacing Peripherals
Multi-camera “Director AI” systems automatically find the best angle for every person in the room, eliminating the “laptop lean” problem. Horion's four-camera architecture and MAXHUB's triple-camera matrix with 5x hybrid zoom represent this shift. Auto-framing, eye-contact correction, and exposure correction are now default expectations, not premium add-ons.
3. Real-Time Multilingual Translation
Global teams now converse in their native tongues with sub-second, voice-cloned translation that maintains the speaker's original tone. Horion's 99% accuracy transcription and MAXHUB's Lingxiao AI model both support real-time translation. This capability has become table stakes for multinational enterprises with distributed teams across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.
4. Meeting Equity as Standard
Meeting equity — ensuring remote participants feel equally present, heard, and engaged — has moved from aspirational goal to baseline requirement. AI automatically balances lighting, suppresses home office background noise, and uses spatial audio to place voices in virtual space. If a colleague on the left side of the screen speaks, their voice physically sounds like it's coming from the left, reducing “meeting fatigue” by mimicking real-world sound processing.
5. BYOM: Bring Your Own Meeting
The battle between “Zoom Rooms” and “Teams Rooms” has been settled by interoperability. Modern smart meeting tablets are platform-agnostic: employees walk in, plug in a single USB-C cable, and host high-definition meetings on Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, or Google Meet — all using the room's professional-grade cameras and microphones with zero configuration. MAXHUB's native Teams Rooms certification and Horion's Google EDLA certification exemplify this trend.
Chinese Brands Go Global: From Manufacturing to Innovation
China's 62% share of global IFPD production is no longer just about manufacturing volume. Horion and MAXHUB are leading a transition from OEM/ODM production to brand-led innovation, competing on AI capabilities, display technology, and ecosystem completeness rather than price alone.
Horion's appearance at ISE 2026 in Barcelona marked its formal European debut, showcasing the M6A Pro V2 alongside 135-inch LED all-in-one systems and B95K digital signage. The company has built a service network of 12,000+ service centerswith 180-day free trial and 6-month no-reason return policies — a service standard previously unseen in the commercial display industry.
MAXHUB's presence at the 2026 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Exhibition highlighted its evolution from meeting tablet maker to intelligent solutions provider. The company demonstrated meeting collaboration (XBoard V7 with Teams Rooms), smart education (U4 series deployed across Southeast Asia and Australia), and industrial intelligence (X7 inspection robot and A3 robotic arm). MAXHUB operates 31 provincial service centers and 2,000+ service points with 5,000 engineers across China.
This global expansion mirrors the broader trajectory of Chinese smart office brands: not exporting single products, but building localized ecosystems through technology, service networks, and partner relationships. For enterprises in emerging markets — Southeast Asia, Latin America, Middle East — Chinese brands offer AI-integrated solutions at 30-50% lower cost than Western alternatives, with faster deployment cycles and more flexible customization.
Choosing the Right Smart Meeting Tablet: A Practical Guide
Small Meeting Rooms (5-8 people)
Recommended size: 65-inch. Ideal for huddle spaces and quick sync meetings. Horion M5 or MAXHUB V7 Standard provide essential video conferencing, wireless casting, and whiteboard functionality. Budget range: entry-level to mid-tier.
Medium Meeting Rooms (10-15 people)
Recommended size: 75-86 inch. Horion M6/M7 or MAXHUB V7 Classic/Video models with 50MP+ cameras, 12-15m pickup, and AI framing. Suitable for department meetings, client presentations, and hybrid collaboration.
Large Conference Rooms (20+ people)
Recommended size: 98-110 inch or LED all-in-one. MAXHUB V7 Flagship with QD-Mini LED or Horion M6A Pro V2 with four-camera AI. For auditoriums: 135-inch+ LED systems with smart podium integration.
Multinational & Hybrid Teams
Key features: Real-time translation, multilingual transcription, Microsoft Teams/Zoom certification, and BYOM support. Horion M6A Pro V2 (Google EDLA) or MAXHUB V7 Video (Teams Rooms certified) for cross-border collaboration.
⚠ Procurement Advisory
The replacement cycle for interactive flat panels is typically 5-7 years. Enterprises planning smart meeting room upgrades in 2026 should prioritize AI integration, platform compatibility (Teams/Zoom/Google Meet), and pickup range matched to room size. JSA Solution provides site assessment, model selection, and deployment services to ensure optimal ROI.
JSA Solution: Your Smart Meeting Partner
As a leading enterprise IT distributor with over 20 years of B2B experience, JSA Solution provides comprehensive smart meeting tablet procurement, solution design, installation, and after-sales support. We supply both Horion and MAXHUB product lines, along with complementary networking, switching, and unified communications infrastructure.
Our team helps enterprises navigate the complex landscape of smart meeting technology — from selecting the right screen size and camera configuration to integrating with existing video conferencing platforms and building complete smart meeting room ecosystems. We serve clients across China and Asia-Pacific with customized solutions for corporate offices, education institutions, government agencies, and healthcare facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the global interactive flat panel display market size in 2026?
The global interactive flat panel display (IFPD) market is valued at approximately $7.44 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 9.07% projected through 2035, reaching an estimated $16.26 billion. According to RUNTO, global shipments reached 283.5 million units in 2025 (up 10.7% YoY), with 2026 forecast at 291 million units. Asia-Pacific leads with 38% market share, followed by North America at 29% and Europe at 24%.
What are the key features of the Horion M6A Pro V2 smart meeting tablet?
The Horion M6A Pro V2 features a four-camera AI system with a 72MP ultra-wide main camera and 4K telephoto trio, powered by Sony large-sensor sensors and VCS biomimetic eye technology. It includes an 8-array microphone with 12-meter pickup and 300+ noise filters, Google EDLA certification, and an AI meeting assistant with 99% transcription accuracy, multilingual translation, and structured meeting minutes. Horion reports 60% meeting efficiency improvement and 70% reduction in post-meeting organization time.
What makes the MAXHUB V7 flagship different from other smart meeting tablets?
The MAXHUB V7 flagship features a QD-Mini LED panel with 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 100% NTSC color gamut, and Delta E less than 1 color accuracy. It includes a 50MP triple-camera system, 16-array microphone with 15-meter pickup, the proprietary Lingxiao AI meeting model for real-time transcription and task extraction, Microsoft Teams Rooms certification, and ultrasonic screen casting. MAXHUB has held the #1 position in China's meeting tablet market for 9 consecutive years (2017-2025).
How is AI transforming enterprise meeting technology in 2026?
In 2026, AI transforms meetings through five key trends: agentic AI workflows (Zoom AI Companion 3.0, Microsoft Copilot) that auto-generate minutes and schedule follow-ups; AI noise cancellation achieving 50dB+ reduction; intelligent AV hardware with auto-framing and eye-contact correction; real-time multilingual translation with sub-second latency; and meeting equity features that balance lighting and audio for remote participants. According to Owl Labs, 80% of workers now use AI tools, and 65% of enterprises run hybrid work models.
What is meeting equity and why does it matter for smart meeting tablets?
Meeting equity ensures remote participants have the same presence, voice quality, and visual engagement as in-room attendees. In 2026, smart meeting tablets address this through AI-driven Director AI that finds optimal camera angles for everyone, spatial audio that places voices in virtual space, meeting equity filters that balance lighting and suppress background noise, and real-time translation that eliminates language barriers. With 67% of workers having given up on setting up video technology and 77% losing time to late meeting starts, meeting equity has become a critical purchase criterion.
How do Horion and MAXHUB compare in the smart meeting tablet market?
Horion (backed by Kofa Tech's 30+ years of display manufacturing) has led e-commerce sales for 8 consecutive years and covers 110 countries, with strengths in camera technology (72MP four-camera system) and Google EDLA certification. MAXHUB (backed by CVTE, holding ~21% global IFPD market share) has led China's meeting tablet market for 9 years and serves 80+ countries, with strengths in display technology (QD-Mini LED flagship) and the proprietary Lingxiao AI model. Both brands offer full 65-inch to 110-inch product lines and compete on AI meeting assistance, pickup range, and ecosystem integration.
How can enterprises procure Horion and MAXHUB smart meeting tablets through JSA Solution?
JSA Solution provides Horion and MAXHUB smart meeting tablet procurement, solution design, installation, and after-sales support for enterprises across China and Asia-Pacific. We help select the right model based on room size, collaboration needs, and budget — from 65-inch huddle room tablets to 110-inch flagship boards and 135-inch LED all-in-one systems. Contact us at info@jsasolution.com or +86-18929367032 for customized smart meeting room solutions.