Pixelhue F4 vs P80

Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue F4 and P80 - inputs, outputs, audio, fiber, Dante support, and processing capabilities. Both ship from Olympian LED, the authorized USA Pixelhue dealer.

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationPixelhue F4Pixelhue P80
ModelF4P80
Position in RangeCompact F Series 4-input switcherFlagship P-family switcher above P10/P20/P20-DS
Best ForSmall live events, AV demos, single-screen presentations — entry F SeriesLarge fixed installations and high-channel-count live events
Internal Processing4K60p 4:4:4 10-bitReal 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit

About the F4

The Highest Performance Pixelhue Flex View series- F4, designed for easy management of multiple displays for shows or visual management systems. Suitable for use with a variety of input formats and multiple display outputs. F4, designed with the latest high-Performance FPGA Chipset, delivers reliable, stable, faster, and better image performance, and outputs non compressed 4k@60hz 4:4:4 10bits video. Built with a focus on environmental protection, the Pixelhue-designed foundation is a great long-term solution, simplifying upgrades through modules for future use. What’s better, the F4 features support for projectors and irregularly shaped displays, two features not available on the F4 Lite. Ultimate flexibility through modular design The F4 Processor is designed with 8 input slots and 6 output slots, allowing you to easily select I/O modules with different input and output connectors to match the visual system’s requirement. More optional I / O modules will be provided for upgrades in the future. The F4 utilizes a modular design and supports 8 input and 6 output cards with a maximum of 32 inputs and 24 outputs. Each output card can offer up to 2K@60Hz loading capacity. The F4 supports at most 48 SL mix layers, or 24 DL mix layers or 12 4K mix layers. It also supports a variety of input and output connectors, including DVI, DP, HDMI, and 3G SDI connectors, allowing easy customization for any project or show. Reliable & worry-free operation In this rapidly evolving market, reliable technology is the key to an outstanding event. The F4 allows you to configure the system to accommodate a variety of connectivity arrangements and display requirements. The F4 features dual power supplies, full machine data backup to local configuration, fast restore and can work perfectly 24/7. F4 also undergoes a series of rigorous drop tests, shock & vibration tests and thermal tests, ensuring it can survive in any kind of road trip or event environments. Easy to Use F4 works exceptionally well with our matching video processing software, TRITON. TRITON provides an offline mode and preediting functionality, which can directly import while on-site and migrate between different devices. This software is easy to master, and a sophisticated yet user-friendly interface guides you from beginning to end of any kind of event with as little complex operation as possible. The F4 also improves on the F4 Lite with a larger 7” LCD display on the front panel for better MVR monitoring. Total event control with U3 Controller With the U3 event controller, satisfy any kind of event requirements such as stage performance, high-end auto shows, TV program recording, product launch events, or any kind of large-scale exhibition.

About the P80

Command Every Screen Control Every Layer P80 is not just another switcher-it's the command center for your most demanding productions, Built to handle up to 20x 4K inputs with effortless precision, P80 empowers operators to master every screen and every layel without compromise. From flawless keying and seamless cut & fill to dramatic live effects, transitions feel instantaneous and under total control。 Designed for mission-critical shows, P80 delivers dual independent MVR outputs, full-link HDR conversion, and rock-solid reliability. lts 7-inch touchscreen and PixelFlow integration put streamlined control at your fingertips, whether you're driving a live broadcast, a massive stage, or ahigh-stakes corporate event. With P80, you don't just manage visuals you command the entire experience. Versatile 4K Connectivity The P80 presentation switcher features versatile 4K connectivity including HDMl 2.0, DP 1.2 and 12G-SDl. The P80 is designed with 12x fixed concurrent 4K inputs and a swappable input card with support for P_HDMI2.0_DP1.2_OPT Link Card and 08 HDMI2.0+DP1.2+12G-SD Input Card, making the P80 more capable. The P80 comes with 8x HDMl2.0 main output connectors allowing for up to 4x 4K concurrent outputs (copy mode) or 8x DL concurrent outputs (split mode). The P80 also supports 4x 4K flex outputs, 4x 12G-SDI matrix outputs, and 2x dedicated Multiviewer outputs. Additionally, 8x 10G SFP optical ports are offered to copy the HDMI 2.0 outputs, allowing for up to 4x 4K outputs. Powerful Functionalities The P80 employs FPGA-based high-performance image enhancement architecture and real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit internal video processing. The P80 supports up to 8x 4K mixing main layers and 4x 4K mixing PIP layers. Up to 256 presets and 256 layer presets can be saved for easy recall. This powerful multi-screen and multi-layer presentation switcher is ideal for medium to large-scale live events and permanent video wall installations requiring high reliability, unrivaled ease of use, optimal image quality and cutting-edge live 4K processing features. Seamless transitions, smooth video display and various visual effects maximize audience engagement. Flex Output The P80 comes with 4x HDMI 2.0 for flex outputs which can be freely configured as independent screens or edge - blended widescreens. Transition effects such as fade, test patterns, AOl, virtual pixels, and more are available for the flex screens. Up to 4x 4K mixing PIP layers and 4x still BKG are supported, allowing for adjustment of layer position, size and Z - order, layer effects including flip, crop and mask, layer color adjustment, and layer presets. In addition, flex outputs support Multiviewer. Auxiliary devices such as teleprompters also can be connected to the flex output connectors. The flex outputs expand the range of the application scenarios of the P80. SDI Matrix 4x 12G - SDI are provided for matrix outputs, allowing any content from the input sources such as HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2 and 12G - SDI, MVR, PGM and flex outputs to be mapped to the SDI matrix. SDI matrix offers more flexible output options for users and enhances the versatility of the P80. Flexible Control Options The P80 is exceptionally easy to control via any of the following options: • 7 - inch graphical touchscreen on the front panel • Event controller U5/U5 Pro • Event management software PixelFlow • Third - party control system Stream Deck (Companion integrated into the P80) In addition, multiple P80 units can be controlled simultaneously from a single event controller/PC with PixelFlow when they are on the same LAN and in the same project.

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