NovaStar VX5S vs VX600 Pro
The NovaStar VX5S and NovaStar VX600 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 VX600 Pro is the current-generation replacement for the VX5S. The VX5S has been discontinued, so for a new LED display project the VX600 Pro is the right buy.
Side-by-Side Specifications
| Spec | VX5S | VX600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Contact for pricing | $1,444 |
| Status | EOL | Active |
| Series | Video Processors | VX Pro Series |
| Max Pixels | 3.9 million pixels | 3.9 million pixels |
| Layers | 3 layers + 1 OSD | 6x 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.) |
| Ethernet Outputs | 6x Gigabit | 6x Gigabit |
| Fiber Outputs | — | 2x Fiber |
| Output Ports | — | 6x 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 | — | 3.9 kg |
| Software | — | NovaLCT, Unico, VICP |
About the NovaStar VX5S
The VX5S was an all-in-one LED controller combining a sending card, video processor, and presentation switcher on the Nova G4 engine. It drove up to 3.9 million pixels over 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports, offered 10 inputs including dual 3G-SDI, and added an Android daughterboard for USB media playback and Wi-Fi control. NovaStar has discontinued the VX5S; the VX600 Pro is its like-for-like successor.
About the NovaStar VX600 Pro
The VX600 Pro is an all-in-one controller combining video processing and video control functionalities into a single device. Equipped with 6 Ethernet ports, it supports three working modes: video controller, fiber converter, and ByPass. Capable of managing up to 3.9 million pixels, the VX600 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 VX600 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.
Buy from Olympian LED — Authorized USA NovaStar Distributor
Olympian LED supplies the VX600 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.