NovaStar VX1000 Pro vs VX2000 Pro
The NovaStar VX1000 Pro and NovaStar VX2000 Pro are both in the Video Processors family. This page compares their specifications side by side so you can choose the right controller for your LED display project.
The VX1000 Pro is the more affordable option. The VX2000 Pro sits higher in the lineup — typically with more pixel capacity, more input/output ports, or extended professional features.
Side-by-Side Specifications
| Spec | VX1000 Pro | VX2000 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,067 | $4,064 |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Series | VX Pro Series | VX Pro Series |
| Max Pixels | 6.5 million pixels | 13 million pixels |
| Layers | 6x 2K layers | 12x 2K layers |
| Inputs | 1x HDMI 2.0 (IN & LOOP), 2x HDMI 1.3, 1x 10G Fiber (OPT 1), 1x 3G-SDI (IN & LOOP), 1x USB 3.0 (Play images or videos saved in a USB drive.) | 1x DP 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x HDMI 1.3, 2x 10G Fiber (OPT 1 & OPT 2), 1x 12G-SDI (IN & LOOP), 1x USB 3.0 (Play images or videos saved in a USB drive.) |
| Ethernet Outputs | 10x Gigabit | 20x Gigabit |
| Fiber Outputs | 2x 10G optical (SFP cages) | 4x 10G optical (SFP cages) |
| Output Ports | 10x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x Fiber, 1x HDMI 1.3 (monitoring) | 20× Gigabit Ethernet + 4× OPT fiber + 1× HDMI 1.3 (monitoring/MVR) |
| Input Resolutions | HDMI 2.0: 4096×2160@60Hz (max width 8192px, max height 8188px) HDMI 1.3: 1920×1080@60Hz (max width 2048px, max height 2048px) SDI 3G-SDI: 1920×1080@60Hz | HDMI 2.0: 4096×2160@60Hz (max width 8192px, max height 8188px) HDMI 1.3: 1920×1080@60Hz (max width 2048px, max height 2048px) SDI 12G-SDI: 4096×2160@60Hz |
| Dimensions | 482.6 mm × 302.2 mm × 50.1 mm | 482.6 mm × 493.0 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Net Weight | 3.9 kg | 7.4 kg |
| Applications | — | High-end rental & staging, Broadcast & studio production, Fixed installations & large venues, Fine-pitch LED walls |
| Software | NovaLCT, Unico, VICP | NovaLCT, Unico, VICP |
About the NovaStar VX1000 Pro
The VX1000 Pro is an all-in-one controller combining video processing and video control functionalities into a single device. Equipped with 10 Ethernet ports, it supports three working modes: video controller, fiber converter, and ByPass. Capable of managing up to 6.5 million pixels, the VX1000 Pro can output at a maximum width of 10,240 pixels and a height of 8,192 pixels, making it perfectly suited for controlling ultra-wide and ultra-high LED screens on-site. The VX1000 Pro boasts powerful video signal reception and processing capabilities, supporting a maximum resolution of 4K×2K@60Hz for video input. It can handle multiple video signal inputs and includes features like 6 layers, output scaling, low latency and pixel-level brightness and chroma calibration.
About the NovaStar VX2000 Pro
The NovaStar VX2000 Pro is an all-in-one LED display controller and video processor that combines processing and sending in a single 2U device. It drives the wall over 20 Gigabit Ethernet ports plus 4 OPT optical-fiber ports, loading up to 13 million pixels, and runs as a video controller, fiber converter, or bypass. On the input side it takes DP 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x HDMI 1.3 and 12G-SDI up to 4K×2K@60Hz. It provides 12 × 2K×1K layer resources — create layers as 4K×2K, 4K×1K or 2K×1K — with output scaling, HDR10/HLG, 10/12-bit color, screen genlock, source hot-backup and 256 presets. Control via the front panel, NovaLCT, the Unico web page, or the VICP app — built for high-end rental, staging, broadcast and fixed installations.
Buy from Olympian LED — Authorized USA NovaStar Distributor
Olympian LED supplies the VX1000 Pro and the VX2000 Pro from our Florida warehouse, with same-day shipping on stocked items. Call 321-747-3220 to confirm stock, dealer pricing, or technical questions on which controller is right for your LED display.