Pixelhue P10 vs P20-DS
Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue P10 and P20-DS - inputs, outputs, audio, fiber, Dante support, and processing capabilities. Both ship from Olympian LED, the authorized USA Pixelhue dealer.
Pixelhue P10
Compact P Series 4K presentation switcher. 4 inputs, 2x HDMI 2.0 + 6x HDMI 1.3 outputs, 3x 4K@60 layer engine. For small to mid-size events.
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Pixelhue P20-DS
P20 plus 12G-SDI output and 32x32 Dante audio. The broadcast-grade P Series for venues with SDI infrastructure or Dante audio fabric.
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| Specification | Pixelhue P10 | Pixelhue P20-DS |
|---|---|---|
| Model | P10 | P20-DS |
| Best For | Small to medium-sized live events | Broadcast, fixed install, Dante-equipped venues, productions needing 12G-SDI program out |
| Inputs | 4x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input) + 2x 12G-SDI (in & loop) | 8x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input) + 4x 12G-SDI (in & loop) — all with dual-channel embedded audio (24bit/48kHz) |
| Total HDMI Outputs | 8 (2x HDMI 2.0 + 6x HDMI 1.3) | 8 (all HDMI 2.0) |
| HDMI 2.0 Outputs | 2x HDMI 2.0 (max 4096x2160@60Hz, HDR, HDCP 2.2) | 8x HDMI 2.0 (max 4096x2160@60Hz, HDR, HDCP 2.2, dual-channel embedded audio) |
| HDMI 1.3 Outputs | 6x HDMI 1.3 (HD / 2K) | No (P10 only) |
| 12G-SDI Output | No (P20-DS only) | Yes - copies HDMI program, ST-2082/2081/424/292, dual-channel embedded audio |
| 10G OPT Fiber Output | Yes - copies HDMI program, single-mode 10 km | Yes - copies HDMI program, single-mode 10 km, dual-channel embedded audio |
| Multiviewer | - | Integrated — monitor all sources on one display |
| Advanced Keying | - | Downstream Keying (DSK), Luma Key, Chroma Key |
| Dante Audio | No (P20-DS only) | 32x32 channels @ 48 kHz, AES67 compliant, dual redundant Gigabit Dante ports |
| Audio Embed/De-embed | - | Per-input and per-output, raw audio, routable to Dante |
| Image Processing | Real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit FPGA | Real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit FPGA |
| Layer Capacity | 6 DL total: 2x MAIN DL + 4x PIP DL. Up to 3x 4K@60Hz or 2x 4K + 4x 2K layers on screen | Up to 12 DL layers (2x MAIN + 10x PIP) or 8 DL layers (4x MAIN + 4x PIP) |
| Transitions | Seamless Take/Cut/T-bar, fade and cut effects | Seamless Take/Cut/T-bar, fade and cut effects |
| Multi-Screen | Mosaic, LCD bezel compensation, projector edge blending | Mosaic, LCD bezel compensation, projector edge blending |
| Control | Front-panel keys + 5" LCD, PixelFlow software, U5 / U5 Pro console | Front-panel keys + 5" LCD, PixelFlow software, U5 / U5 Pro console |
| Sync | Genlock IN + LOOP | Genlock IN + LOOP |
About the P10
The Pixelhue P10 is the entry model in the P Series of FPGA-based presentation switchers, aimed at small and mid-size live events. The input bank gives you 4 flex inputs: 4x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (one of the two connector types selectable per input at any given time) and 2x 12G-SDI. Outputs are 2x HDMI 2.0 4K (up to 4096x2160@60Hz HDR, HDCP 2.2) plus 6x HDMI 1.3 for legacy/secondary destinations. 10G OPT fiber extends a copy of the HDMI program up to 10 km on single-mode. The compositing engine handles either 2x 4K@60Hz + 4x 2K@60Hz or 3x 4K@60Hz layers — a 3-4K-layer engine compared to the P20's 4-4K. Image processing is real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit FPGA; same control surface, BKG/LOGO storage, AUX outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet control, and Genlock as the rest of the P Series. The P10 ships at 7.9 kg net (20.6 kg with flight case). Choose the P10 over the P20 when you need fewer 4K layers on screen at once and want lower weight/cost — and over the P20-DS when you don't need 12G-SDI output or Dante audio.
About the P20-DS
The Pixelhue P20-DS is the broadcast-grade upgrade of the P20. You get every P20 capability — 8 flex inputs, 8x HDMI 2.0 4K outputs, 10G OPT fiber, 4x 4K@60 layer engine, integrated multiviewer, DSK + chroma keying — plus a 12G-SDI program output that copies HDMI (compatible with SD/HD/3G/6G/12G-SDI, ST-2082/2081/424/292) and full Dante audio networking: 32x32 channels at 48 kHz, AES67-compliant, dual redundant Gigabit Dante ports, audio embed/de-embed on every input and output, with direct routing to and from external Dante processors. The DS suffix means Dante Standard. Choose the P20-DS over the P20 when your broadcast facility, megachurch, or fixed venue is built on a Dante audio fabric or needs 12G-SDI program output alongside HDMI for downstream gear.
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