Katarzyna Petru
At this year's IFA 2025 fair in Berlin, one of the louder 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 specification and the solutions applied, it's hard to pass by it indifferently.
Interchangeable Lenses and Installation Flexibility
VisionMaster Max is a projector that can be easily adapted to various spaces – from large living rooms to intimate multimedia rooms. It standardly offers a throw ratio of 0.9–2.0:1, and with an additional auxiliary lens, 1.5–2.0:1. The manufacturer has also announced a short-throw lens at a later date. Additionally, there is a bayonet mounting system compatible with third-party lenses – a solution previously known mainly in the professional segment.
NoirScene Dark Field Engine – blacks like from OLED
The most interesting element seems to be the technology NoirScene Dark Field Engine. It is a fixed IRIS aperture with a temperature-resistant coating designed to ensure better brightness stability, deeper blacks, and more accurate colors 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 specification looks solid:
brightness: 3500 ISO lumens,
native contrast: 5000:1,
EBL contrast: 50,000:1,
HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and IMAX Enhanced,
colors: 110% Rec.2020,
modes: Filmmaker Mode, 24/48 fps, AI scene optimization, dynamic tone mapping.
Gaming and Smart Home
Gamers get low input lag – 4 ms, and integration with Google Home, Alexa, Control4, and HomeKit makes the VisionMaster Max fit into the smart home ecosystem. The whole is powered by the MT9618 SoC with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory.
Sound and Accessories
On board, there are 2 × 12 W speakers (DTS:X, Dolby Audio), but the manufacturer also presented an optional set Valerion ThunderBeat 5.1.2 Wireless with true Dolby Atmos. Price – 1299 USD, and a 4.1.2 version will later appear for 999 USD.
Valerion VisionMaster Max costs 4999 USD and will reach customers next month. Considering the flexibility of installation, NoirScene technology, and support for top HDR formats, the projector has a chance to become an interesting alternative to large OLED and MiniLED televisions.
