LED Controllers
Comparison of Digital LED Controllers
See how LEC3, SPI Matrix, SPI LED Controller, Reactivo 2, and Powered SPI LED Controller 2 stack up—outputs, pixel counts, connectors, and software support—so you can pick the right controller for your installation.
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| Device | LED Ethernet Controller 3 4-output Art-Net controller | SPI Matrix 4-output Art-Net controller | SPI LED Controller Compact standalone controller | Reactivo 2 Wi-Fi / Ethernet controller | Powered SPI LED Controller 2 All-in-one powered controller |
| LED Outputs | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max. LEDs per Output | RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
| Max. LEDs per Device | RGB: 1024 – 4096 RGBW: 768 – 3072 |
RGB: 1024 – 4096 RGBW: 768 – 3072 |
RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
RGB: 1024 RGBW: 768 |
| Art-Net™ Universe | 6 – 24 Universes | 6 – 24 Universes | – | 6 Universes | 6 Universes |
| Software License | Lifetime | 1-Year | Lifetime | 1-Year | Lifetime / 1-Year |
| Required Power | 5 – 24V / 0.3A | 5 – 24V / 0.3A | 5 – 24V / 0.3A | 5 – 24V / 0.3A | 86 – 264 VAC (built-in PSU) |
| Pass-Thru Current | 20A | 20A | 10A | 7A | 5A |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 | 2 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| DMX IN Connector | XLR 3-pin (optional 5-pin) | XLR 3-pin (optional 5-pin) | RJ-45 | – | XLR 3-pin (optional 5-pin) |
| DMX OUT Connector | XLR 3-pin (optional 5-pin) | XLR 3-pin (optional 5-pin) | RJ-45 | – | XLR 3-pin (optional 5-pin) |
| LED Output Connector | XY2500F-A(5.0)-4P TME: TBW-5.0-K-4P |
XY2500F-A(5.0)-4P TME: TBW-5.0-K-4P |
SH04-5-GY | 15EDGK-3.5-04P-14-00Z(H) TME: 15EDGK-3.5/4P |
XY2500F-A(5.0)-4P TME: TBW-5.0-K-4P |
| Power Connector | XY2500F-A(5.0)-4P TME: TBW-5.0-K-4P |
XY2500F-A(5.0)-4P TME: TBW-5.0-K-4P |
SH04-5-GY | DC Jack | IEC C14 |
| SD Card | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Art-Net™ Software Control | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time LSS Software Control | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| DMX Synchronization | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Ethernet Synchronization | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIP Switch | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SPI LAMP Support | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
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