BrightSign XC4055 vs XC4055-Win11

Side-by-side comparison of the BrightSign XC4055 and XC4055-Win11 - video decode, HTML5 performance, I/O, power, and pricing. Both in stock and shipping same day.

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationBrightSign XC4055BrightSign XC4055-Win11
I/O packageExpanded MultiplexExpanded Multiplex
Single 8K60p video decodingYes (10-bit)Yes (10-bit)
4K60p video decodingQuad (10-bit)Quad (10-bit)
HDR10, HLG & Rec.2020/BT.2020 supportYesYes
4K video rotationYesYes
HTML5 performance2x the power of XC2055 across 4 screens2x the power of XC2055 across 4 screens
HTML support: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SVG, WebGL, & Chromium compatibleYesYes
Supports 4K IP streamingYesYes
8K video codecs: H.265/HEVC, VP9YesYes
8K video containers: .MP4, .MOV, .MKV, .WEBM, .TS, .MPG, .MPEG, .PS, .M2P, .MPV, .AVI, .HEVC, .H264, .AV1, .VP9, & .MJPGYesYes
4K video codecs: H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, AV1, VP9, MPEG 4 part 2, MPEG1 video, MPEG2 video, or MJPEG videoYesYes
4K video containers: .MP4, .MOV, .MKV, .WEBM, .TS, .MPG, .MPEG, .PS, .M2P, .MPV, .AVI, .HEVC, .H264, .AV1, .VP9, & .MJPGYesYes
Full HD video codecs: H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, AV1, VP9, MPEG 4 part 2, MPEG1 video, MPEG2 video, or MJPEG videoYesYes
Images: BMP, JPEG, PNG up to 8K resolutionYesYes
Audio: MP2, MP3, AAC & WAV (AC3 is passed through)YesYes
Operating temperature range0°C to 40°C0°C to 40°C
Dimensions (W x D x H)253.2 x 232.12 x 48mm253.2 x 232.12 x 48mm
Shipping weight / Player weight3 kg / 1.41 kg3 kg / 1.41 kg
Locking power supply19V / 4.7A19V / 4.7A
Included 5-year warranty, parts & labor*YesYes
Processor (SoC)Intel 11th Gen Core i5 (x86_64)Intel 11th Gen Core i5 (x86_64)
Video engineSingle 8K60p decode (10-bit) or quad 4K60p decode (10-bit); 8K full-resolution graphics; 4K video rotation; HTML5 performance 2x the XC2055 across 4 screens; OpenGL compatible; 4K IP streamingSingle 8K60p decode (10-bit) or quad 4K60p decode (10-bit); 8K full-resolution graphics; 4K video rotation; HTML5 performance 2x the XC2055 across 4 screens; OpenGL compatible; 4K IP streaming
Max output resolution7680x4320 @ 60p (8K60)7680x4320 @ 60p (8K60)
Video output4x HDMI outputs HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1a (8K) HDMI 2/3/4: HDMI 2.0a (4K) HDMI-CEC per output4x HDMI outputs HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1a (8K) HDMI 2/3/4: HDMI 2.0a (4K) HDMI-CEC per output
StorageMicroSD slot (UHS-1 SDR104, Class 10); internal M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (2242/2280) for optional NVMe SSD (256GB accessory)MicroSD slot (UHS-1 SDR104, Class 10); internal M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (2242/2280) for optional NVMe SSD (256GB accessory)
NetworkingGigabit Ethernet (RJ45, 10/100/1000BASE-T) Optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth via internal M.2 E-Key module with 2 external antenna connectorsGigabit Ethernet (RJ45, 10/100/1000BASE-T) Optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth via internal M.2 E-Key module with 2 external antenna connectors
I/O & control12-pin Phoenix GPIO, 8 bi-directional GPIOs Serial 3.5mm (TTL, default 115200 8N1) IR in/out 3.5mm (NEC, RC5) 4 status LEDs, SVC and reset buttons Real-time clock with supercapacitor backup (14-day)12-pin Phoenix GPIO, 8 bi-directional GPIOs Serial 3.5mm (TTL, default 115200 8N1) IR in/out 3.5mm (NEC, RC5) 4 status LEDs, SVC and reset buttons Real-time clock with supercapacitor backup (14-day)
Interactive featuresGPIO Serial/UART IR in/out USB (BP200/BP900 button pads) HDMI-CECGPIO Serial/UART IR in/out USB (BP200/BP900 button pads) HDMI-CEC
Operating systemBrightSignOSWindows 11 IoT
USB1x USB-A 3.0 (5V/1A) 1x USB-C 3.0 (high-speed host, 5V/1A)1x USB-A 3.0 (5V/1A) 1x USB-C 3.0 (high-speed host, 5V/1A)
8K full resolution graphicsYesYes
OpenGL graphics compatibilityYesYes
RAM8GB8GB

About the XC4055

The BrightSign XC4055 is the expanded multiplex I/O model in the XC5 family of PC-class Series 5 players for DVLED and multi-screen video walls. XC5 is the ultimate PC alternative, transforming DVLEDs, video walls, and immersive content into captivating experiences. It supports single 8K60p (10-bit) and quad 4K60p video decoding with HTML5 motion graphics on BrightSignOS. A 5-year parts-and-labor warranty is included.

About the XC4055-Win11

4x4K HDMI, 256 GB SSD dive, 8GB LPDDR4, Intel Gen11 Core i5 media player with Windows 11 IoT license

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