Pixelhue P10 vs P20
Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue P10 and P20 - 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
Mid-tier P Series 4K presentation switcher. 8 inputs, 8x HDMI 2.0 outputs, 4x 4K@60 layer engine, integrated multiviewer.
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| Specification | Pixelhue P10 | Pixelhue P20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model | P10 | P20 |
| Best For | Small to medium-sized live events | Small to large live events, broadcast-adjacent production |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| HDMI 1.3 Outputs | 6x HDMI 1.3 (HD / 2K) | No (P10 only) |
| 12G-SDI Output | No (P20-DS only) | No (P20-DS only) |
| 10G OPT Fiber Output | Yes - copies HDMI program, single-mode 10 km | Yes - copies HDMI program, single-mode 10 km |
| Multiviewer | - | Integrated — monitor all sources on one display |
| Advanced Keying | - | Downstream Keying (DSK), Luma Key, Chroma Key |
| Dante Audio | No (P20-DS only) | No (P20-DS only) |
| 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
The Pixelhue P20 doubles up on the P10 across the board. The input bank goes to 8x DP 1.2 / HDMI 2.0 (selectable per input) plus 4x 12G-SDI — twice the I/O. Outputs are 8x HDMI 2.0 4K (up to 4096x2160@60Hz HDR, HDCP 2.2). 10G OPT fiber extends a copy of the HDMI program up to 10 km on single-mode. The layer engine grows to either 3x 4K@60Hz + 4x 2K@60Hz or 4x 4K@60Hz, with advanced processing including downstream keying plus Luma and Chroma keying. An integrated multiviewer lets one operator monitor all sources on a single display. Real 4K60p 4:4:4 10-bit FPGA processing, same control surface, BKG/LOGO storage, AUX outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet control, and Genlock as the rest of the P Series. The P20 ships at 10.2 kg net (25.2 kg with flight case). Step up to the P20-DS when your install needs a 12G-SDI program output or Dante audio.
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