Briefcase Table Top Display Buyer's Guide

A briefcase table top display is a folding display that is its own carrying case. You carry it in by the handle, unfold it on a table, and your graphics are already in place. That makes it the fastest display to set up and the easiest to travel with, which is why it is a favorite for college fairs, job fairs and face-to-face presentations. This guide compares three briefcase displays and explains what to check before you buy.

ShowStyle XX Folding Briefcase ShowMax X24 Folding Briefcase ShowStyle Pro32

Why choose a briefcase display?

• No separate case. The display folds into its own hard shell, so there is nothing extra to buy, carry or store.
• Setup in seconds. Unfold it and you are ready to present. The graphics stay attached when it is closed.
• Easy to carry. The smaller models weigh under 10 lb.
• Graphics are easy to change. Panels attach with Velcro, so you can swap them for a new audience.

Three briefcase table top displays compared

ShowStyle Table Top Display

Best for: a 6 ft table, with a header for your logo.

The ShowStyle is an all-in-one table top display encased in its own rotomolded plastic case, so it is protected in transit without a separate case. It is built from four Velcro receptive fabric panels connected by unbreakable hinges molded into the case. When it is open, the center looks seamless, with a panel to the left and right. A header piece is included for your logo. The display fabric comes in black, royal blue or silver.

• Overall size: 48.125"w x 24.125"h
• Header panel: 23.75"w x 7.5"h
• Collapsed size: 4"d x 13"w x 25"h
• Weight: 9 lb
• Graphics: four detachable panels printed on photo satin paper and thermally laminated
• Warranty: 3 years against manufacturing defects

It is sold with complete graphics or as the display only.

See the ShowStyle with Graphics

XX Folding Briefcase Display

Best for: college expos, job fairs and one-on-one presentations.

The XX is a tri-fold briefcase display: a 32" square back panel with a 16" wing on each side. It is built to last, with a rigid ABS thermoformed plastic exterior and a Velcro compatible black fabric interior. It sets up in seconds, and updating or replacing the graphics is fast and inexpensive.

• Closed size: 32"h x 32"w x 2"d
• Back panel graphic: 32"h x 32"w
• Side panel graphics: 32"h x 16"w each
• Weight: about 8 lb
• Ships at: 35"w x 35"h x 5"d, 10 lb
• Warranty: lifetime against manufacturing defects

See the XX Folding Briefcase Display

ShowMax Table Top Display

Best for: filling an 8 ft table with the largest graphic area.

The ShowMax is the largest all-in-one display in this guide. Like the ShowStyle, it is encased in its own rotationally molded plastic case, and this one has built-in wheels. Four Velcro receptive fabric panels are connected by unbreakable hinges molded into the case, and a header piece is included for your logo. The display fabric comes in black, royal blue or silver.

• Overall size: 73.5"w x 35.875"h
• Each panel (x4): 18.375"w x 35.875"h
• Header panel: 34.5"w x 9.625"h
• Collapsed size: 7"d x 19"w x 43"h
• Weight: 35 lb
• Warranty: 3 years against manufacturing defects

It is sold as the display only or with complete graphics.

See the ShowMax Table Top Display

More briefcase displays worth knowing

• Other folding briefcase sizes: the same tri-fold design comes in smaller and wider models, including the X18 (18" high), X24 (24" high), XP (24" high with a 32" wide back panel) and X32 (32" high with a 24" wide back panel).
• ShowStyle Pro32: 66.5"w x 32.75"h, with 14 square feet of graphic area. It sits between the ShowStyle and the ShowMax in size.

What to check before you buy

Your table

Match the open width to the table you will be given. A standard 6 ft table is 72" wide and an 8 ft table is 96". The ShowStyle and the folding briefcase models leave room on a 6 ft table for literature and samples. The ShowMax, at 73.5" wide, needs an 8 ft table.

How you travel

If you carry the display yourself, weight matters most. The ShowStyle and XX are under 10 lb. The ShowMax weighs 35 lb and rolls on its own wheels.

With or without graphics

Some listings are for the display alone and others include a full set of printed graphics. Check which one you are ordering.

Header or no header

The ShowStyle and ShowMax include a header for your logo above the main panels. The folding briefcase models do not.

Lead time

Most of these displays ship 6 to 7 business days after you approve your graphic proof, plus shipping time. Check the listing for the model you choose.

Which one should you choose?

• You want an all-in-one display with a header for a 6 ft table: the ShowStyle.
• You present at college fairs, job fairs or small meetings: the XX Folding Briefcase Display.
• You want the most graphic space on an 8 ft table: the ShowMax.
• You want something larger than a briefcase display: see our table top display guide.

Common questions

What is a briefcase table top display?

It is a folding table top display built into a hard carrying case. You unfold it on a table and the graphics are already attached.

How long does a briefcase display take to set up?

Seconds. You open the case and stand it on the table.

Can I change the graphics later?

Yes. The graphic panels attach with Velcro and can be replaced without replacing the display.

Do I need a shipping case?

No. The display is its own case, which is the main reason people choose this style.

Not sure which display fits your table? Call us at 540-438-9933, or see all of our briefcase table top displays.