PRISMPIXEL™

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Projection Engine Advisor for Metamaterial Substrates.

Bleeding-edge optical systems that may maximise your optical outcome in relation to human vision — scored against the physics of PrismPixel Glass™ and Glow™.

Any projector will work. Our coatings are honest — what the projector you select puts out is what you will see at the surface, in absolute truth.

From the laboratory · PrismPixel Glass™

Because Prism Pixel™ on clear glass is engineered like a high-gain optical antenna, raw bulb wattage is completely unnecessary. Our formulation already eliminates the hot-spot at the sub micron level, meaning you don't need brute-force lumens to achieve a clear, uniform image. Instead, the visual priority is pure black depth. We strongly recommend an RGB Triple-Laser light engine (such as the AAXA M8 class or equivalent). These systems emit narrow, eye-optimized wavelengths that deliver intense perceived saturation and razor-sharp clarity at low optical energy, while native high contrast preserves total transparency in dark scenes without raising the black floor.

Compatibility window 500–3,000 lm · throw ratio 1.2–3.5 · ambient test condition 100 lux · theoretical targets

9 engines scored · weights normalised

Primary recommendation · Glass™

Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2

ALPD 5.0 hybrid
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Native contrast

3,960:1

Usable lumens

3,000ISO

Street price

$2,099

Bayesian utility · confidence 75% of weight on document values

0.784

Source document's own score for this substrate: 0.982

H-K perceptual multiplier

1.35×· estimate

Peak wavelengths R/G/B

638 / 525 / 460 nm

Micro-display

0.47" DMD · 12° tilt · 5.4 µm pitch

Speckle

Hybrid architecture — speckle-free per meta-analysis· estimate

Black level

Not published

Light-source life

Not published

CIE 1931 xy
110% Rec.2020 · outline 709 / P3 / 2020 · illustrative

Why this match

Strongest where this substrate is most sensitive: native contrast and speckle contrast. ALPD 5.0 hybrid engine — near-zero speckle; H-K multiplier 1.35× (estimate). Weakest term: street price.

Source document: Premier candidate for Substrate A (meta-analysis).

  • Within the PrismPixel Glass™ window of 500–3,000 lm (theoretical).

Ranked alternatives · 8

Pareto frontier · native contrast vs cost per lumen

Point size = usable lumens · white ring = non-dominated
VisionMasterAuroraM8HT2060C2N1SX3100iX5DBOX02400:11,000:12,000:14,000:1Native contrast (log)$0.00$0.25$0.50$0.75$1.00USD per lumenGlass optimum zoneGlow optimum zone
  • ALPD 5.0 hybrid
  • Pure RGB laser
  • 1LPD · laser phosphor
  • 4LED · RGBB

Side by side · top 3

SpecificationValerion VisionMaster Pro 2NexiGo Aurora Pro MKIIAAXA M8 Pico
Light engineALPD 5.0 hybridALPD 5.0 hybridPure RGB laser
Peak wavelengths R/G/B638 / 525 / 460 nm638 / 525 / 460 nm638 / 520 / 450 nm
Native contrast3,960:13,853:11,081:1
Usable lumens3,000 ISO2,800 ISO456 ANSI
H-K multiplier · est.1.35×1.35×1.55×
Street price$2,099$2,499$419
Glass utility · computed0.7840.7660.635
Glow utility · computed0.7120.5180.350
Speckle profile · est.Hybrid architecture — speckle-free per meta-analysisHybrid architecture — speckle-free per meta-analysisσ ≈ 0.08
Thermal resistance · est.~3.5 °C/W~3.5 °C/W~3.0 °C/W
Micro-display0.47" · 12°0.47" · 12°0.23" · 17°
Throw ratio0.9–1.5:10.21:11.2:1

est. = estimate by engine class from the source documents · computed utilities use default weights, no budget

  • Scores are computed from the user-supplied meta-analysis and evaluation documents (manufacturer figures and estimates), not from measurements made by this laboratory; empirical validation is recommended.
  • Actual performance varies with installation geometry, throw, ambient light and coating batch. PrismPixel coatings are honest: what the projector puts out is what you will see at the surface.
  • Street prices change; verify current pricing and availability before purchase. Two listed models are reported discontinued.

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