Pixelhue U5 vs U5 Pro

Side-by-side comparison of the Pixelhue U5 and U5 Pro - inputs, outputs, audio, fiber, Dante support, and processing capabilities. Both ship from Olympian LED, the authorized USA Pixelhue dealer.

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationPixelhue U5Pixelhue U5 Pro
ModelU5U5 Pro
Position in RangeMid-tier U-Series consoleFlagship U-Series console
Form FactorCompact live console with rack-mount handlesFull-size flagship live console with rack-mount handles
Best ForRental fly-pack work where weight matters; tour buses, regional broadcast, mid-size venuesLarge-scale live events, broadcast control rooms, megachurches — the flagship surface
Dimensions740 × 651.4 × 431.6 mm (29.13 × 25.65 × 16.99 in)1129.6 × 695.4 × 422.7 mm (44.47 × 27.38 × 16.64 in)
Weight24 kg net (55 kg with flight case) — the lightest U-Series surface46 kg net (107 kg with flight case)
Power100-240V, 240 W max100-240V, 330 W max
Operating Temp0 to 45 °C0 to 45 °C
Acoustic Noise40 dB average40 dB average
Safety Compliance-CE, FCC, IC

About the U5

OPTIMAL CONTROL AND OPERATION EXPERIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Equipped with the leading-edge core architecture and SSD(NVMe), the U5 event controller enables the most fluent and fast operations ever. With the design concept of increasing operational efficiency and satisfying the various changing needs thatmay arise fromevent scenarios, the U5 event controller comes with all the crucial functionalities that you may need. The newly-upgraded built-in software PixelFlow with always user-friendly GUI helps you manage devices, screens, layers, sources, presetsmore stably and easily. The magnificient interactive design maximizes user convenience and shortens your learning curve. Convenient control over multiple presentation switchers and media servers greatly simplifies your on-site deployment and brings more convenience and ease to your events. In addition, timecode generating and accepting support, timecode format conversion ability and MIDI support add extra value to all spectacles. INNOVATIVE DESIGN, BORN FOR EVENTS The U5 event controller comes with a compact size and lightweight ruggedized housing, 87 user-programmable LCD buttons, four encoders and eight faders, a high-resolution T-bar, etc. to bring you the maximum ease of use for your events. What's more, the stunning design of 21.5” Main Touchscreen and 8” Smart Touchscreen enables the more visualized and convenient operations, as well as a foldable design makes it easily survive in any road trips. All these make it the perfect solution for various spectacular live events. FEATURES Built-in upgraded software PixelFlow with more user-friendly GUI, shorter learning curve Timecode generating, receiving and conversion abilities; LTC, MTC and MIDI USB timecode formats support Simultaneous control over multiple switchers and media servers Control over third-party devices via MIDI protocol KVM function PTZ control Compact size High anticorrosive aluminum housing, lightweight body design Foldable design, with main screen readable and operationable at 45 to 125° 21.5'' Main Touchscreen and 8'' Smart Touchscreen for visualized and convenient operations Smart Touchscreen for displaying still images, timecode, device health and Multiviewer 4x encoders and 8x faders, configurable as internal software function buttons or as MIDI buttons User-programmable LCD indication buttons for names, pages and more Free replacement of button skin and styles Unique design for convenient disassembly and easy maintenance

About the U5 Pro

REMARKABLE EVENT CONTROL EXPERIENCE Equipped with the state-of-the-art core architecture and SSD(NVMe), the U5 Pro event controller enables the most fluent and fast operations. With the design concept of increasing operational efficiency and satisfying the various changing needs that may arise from event scenarios, the U5 Pro event controller comes with all the crucial functionalities that you may need. The newly-upgraded built-in software PixelFlow with always user-friendly GUI helps you manage devices, screens, layers, sources, presets more stably and easily. The magnificent interactive design maximizes user convenience and shortens your learning curve. Convenient control over multiple presentation switchers and media servers greatly simplifies your on-site deployment and brings more convenience and ease to your events. In addition, timecode generating and accepting support, timecode format conversion ability and MIDI support add more extra value to all events. DISTINCTIVE DESIGN,BORN FOR MEGA-EVENTS The U5 Pro event controller comes with a ruggedized housing, 203 user-programmable LCD buttons, four encoders and eight faders, a high-resolution T-bar, etc. to bring you the maximum ease of use for your events. What's more, the unique design of 43.8” Ultrawide Touchscreen and 8” Smart Touchscreen enables the most visualized and convenient operations. A built-in keyboard that comes with the event controller further facilitates your on-site use and two drawers are provided for possible storage purposes. All these make it the perfect solution for various spectacular events. FEATURES Built-in upgraded software PixelFlow with more user-friendly GUI,shorter learning curve Timecode generating, receiving and conversion abilities; LTC, MTC and MIDI USB timecode formats support Simultaneous control over multiple switchers and media servers Control over third-party devices via MIDI protocol KVM function PTZ control High anticorrosive aluminum housing 43.8'' Main Touchscreen and 8'' Smart Touchscreen for visualized and convenient operations Smart Touchscreen for displaying still images, timecode, device health and Multiviewer 4x encoders and 8x faders, configurable as internal software function buttons or as MIDI buttons User-programmable LCD indication buttons for names, pages and more Free replacement of button skin and styles Built-in keyboard and two extra drawers Unique design for convenient disassembly and easy maintenance

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