Katarzyna Petru
At this year's IFA 2025 trade fair in Berlin, one of the more notable debuts was the Valerion VisionMaster Max – a laser projector that the manufacturer advertises as the first lifestyle model with interchangeable lenses. And indeed, looking at the specifications and the solutions implemented, it's hard to overlook it.
Interchangeable Lenses and Installation Flexibility
The VisionMaster Max is a projector that can be easily adapted to different spaces – from a large living room to intimate multimedia rooms. It standardly offers a variable throw of 0.9–2.0:1, and with an additional support lens 1.5–2.0:1. The manufacturer has also announced a short-throw lens at a later date. In addition, there is a bayonet mounting system compatible with third-party lenses – a solution mainly known from the professional segment.
NoirScene Dark Field Engine – blacks like from OLED
The most interesting element appears to be the NoirScene Dark Field Engine technology. This is a constant aperture IRIS with a temperature-resistant coating designed to provide better brightness stability, deeper blacks, and more faithful colours in dark scenes. Additionally, Anti-RBE virtually eliminates the rainbow effect, which will be a significant advantage for fans of DLP projectors.
Brightness, Contrast and HDR
The specifications look solid:
brightness: 3500 ISO lumens,
native contrast: 5000:1,
EBL contrast: 50,000:1,
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced,
colours: 110% Rec.2020,
modes: Filmmaker Mode, 24/48 fps, AI scene optimisation, dynamic tone mapping.
Gaming and Smart Home
Gamers receive low input lag – 4 ms, and integration with Google Home, Alexa, Control4, and HomeKit means that VisionMaster Max fits into the smart home ecosystem. The whole system is powered by the MT9618 SoC with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB memory.
Sound and Accessories
Onboard are speakers 2 × 12 W (DTS:X, Dolby Audio), but the manufacturer has also showcased an optional set Valerion ThunderBeat 5.1.2 Wireless with true Dolby Atmos. Price – 1299 USD (approx. 1130 GBP), and later a 4.1.2 version will be available for 999 USD (approx. 870 GBP).
Valerion VisionMaster Max costs 4999 USD (approx. 4350 GBP) and will reach customers next month. Considering the flexibility of installation, NoirScene technology, and support for top HDR formats, the projector stands a chance of becoming an interesting alternative to large OLED and MiniLED televisions.
