NovaStar VX400 Pro vs VX400S
The NovaStar VX400 Pro and NovaStar VX400S 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 VX400 Pro is the current-generation replacement for the VX400S. The VX400S has been discontinued, so for a new LED display project the VX400 Pro is the right buy.
Side-by-Side Specifications
| Spec | VX400 Pro | VX400S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,291 | Contact for pricing |
| Status | Active | EOL |
| Series | VX Pro Series | Video Processors |
| Max Pixels | 2.6 million pixels | 2.3 million pixels |
| Layers | 6x 2K layers | 1 PIP |
| 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.) | — |
| Ethernet Outputs | 4x Gigabit | 4x Gigabit |
| Fiber Outputs | 2x 10G optical (SFP cages) | — |
| Output Ports | 4x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x Fiber, 1x HDMI 1.3 (monitoring) | — |
| 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 | — |
| Dimensions | 482.6 mm × 302.2 mm × 50.1 mm | — |
| Net Weight | 3.8 kg | — |
| Applications | in-One Controller Specifications | — |
| Software | NovaLCT, Unico, VICP | — |
About the NovaStar VX400 Pro
The VX400 Pro is an all-in-one controller combining video processing and video control functionalities into a single device. Equipped with 4 Ethernet ports, it supports three working modes: video controller, fiber converter, and ByPass. Capable of managing up to 2.6 million pixels, the VX400 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 VX400 Pro boasts powerful video signal reception and processing capabilities, supporting a maximum resolution of 4K×2K@60Hz for video input.
About the NovaStar VX400S
The VX400S was a 1U rack synchronous LED display controller on the Nova G4 engine, loading up to 2.3 million pixels over 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Known for its broad legacy input set (HDMI, DVI, 3G-SDI, VGA, CVBS, YPbPr) and Touch Track knob configuration, it served fixed-install walls for years. NovaStar has discontinued the VX400S; the VX400 Pro is the current model in this class.
Buy from Olympian LED — Authorized USA NovaStar Distributor
Olympian LED supplies the VX400 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.