Comparison

Newline vs SAGE vs Promethean.

Haddock Education Technologies sells and installs all three, so we have no reason to pick a favorite here. Below are the facts each manufacturer publishes for its current education panels. Specs change; follow the source links for the latest.

By Haddock Education Technologies · Last updated October 31, 2026

	Newline Q Ultra	SAGE IFP-XTR	Promethean ActivPanel 10	Promethean ActivPanel LE
Sizes	55, 65, 75, 86, 98 in	65, 75, 86 in	65, 75, 86 in (Premium also 55 in)	65, 75, 86 in
Resolution	4K	4K (3840 x 2160)	4K	4K
Built-in OS	Android 16, Google EDLA certified	Android 11	OS-agnostic (optional Chromebox, Windows OPS-M or Android OPS-A module)	Android 14
Memory / storage	16 GB / 128 GB	8 GB / 128 GB	Depends on module	See spec sheet
Touch	IR, up to 50 points	IR, 20 points	Vellum writing, 40 points (50 on Premium)	Vellum writing, 40 points
USB-C power delivery	65 W	See spec sheet	100 W	65 W
Notable	Speakers 20 W; Q Ultra Elite adds NFC login and 8-mic array	Built for education	ActivSuite included; Premium adds active pen	Essential Promethean apps built in

Sources: manufacturer pages listed below, checked October 31, 2026. "See spec sheet" means we did not find that figure on the manufacturer's summary page.

How to choose between them

Want Google apps right on the panel? Newline Q Ultra is Google EDLA certified.
Want the panel to stay simple and let a module or laptop do the computing? Promethean ActivPanel 10 is OS-agnostic.
Already teaching with Promethean ActivInspire or ActivSuite? Staying with Promethean keeps lessons and habits.
Want a straightforward Android panel built for education? SAGE IFP-XTR or Promethean ActivPanel LE.

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Sources

Quick answers

What is the difference between Newline, SAGE and Promethean panels?

Per each maker's published specs: Newline Q Ultra runs Android 16 with Google EDLA certification in 55 to 98 inch sizes; SAGE IFP-XTR runs Android 11 in 65 to 86 inch sizes; Promethean ActivPanel 10 is OS-agnostic with optional computing modules, and ActivPanel LE runs Android 14. Haddock Education Technologies sells and installs all three.

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Last updated October 31, 2026 · Haddock Education Technologies