Neopixel Lightsaber Comparison! PROFFIE VS XENOPIXEL V3

If you are looking to buy a Neopixel lightsaber you will see there are many options. Today I go over two of the most popular: Proffie and Xenopixel Lightsabers. In this comparison video, I go over what is Proffie and Xenopixel. I compare the differences in the features that you get with them from factory. And finally, I go over briefly the differences in how you modify the sound fonts and blade effects.
If you would like a more detailed video on modifiying sound fonts for Proffie and Xenopixel, let me know in the comments below.
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[@fabiof.8152]

Proffie just sounds like a lotta tedious work for too little fun, while Xenopixel is a good compromise between casual fun and very good quality for the price!

[@AdriNox777]

This helps a ton, thanks. I'm more of a one color one sound type but this was detailed. 🤘

[@williamquinton4319]

Very helpful, thanks a bunch! Think I’m gonna start with a xenopixel

[@Fester_]

My 1st viewing and introduction to Sabers. Groovy, cheers.

[@JayElSee]

Thanks man, this made the difference a lot easier to understand as someone wanting to maybe wanting to return to this as a bit of a hobby.

[@rito_gamer]

Proffie is still the best for me! All the functions and styles are amazing! And also, everything shown on the Xenopixel board, proffie is perfectly capable of doing all that as well. Great video! Thanks!

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Than you! I prefer proffie as well. And yes Proffie can do everything that the Xeno can do except the Bluetooth and making adjustments on the fly. But I like that I can do pretty much anything I want with a Proffie and I am not confined to what comes stock.

[@rito_gamer]

@@HyperdriveStarWars Yea, the Bluetooth functionality looks great! But proffie can get Bluetooth as well, it just requires a separate chip in it.

[@kaedaeinsomniac]

Tysm my guy,finna get my hands on a proffie survivor Cal 🙌🏽

[@unconditional_positive_regard]

Awesome thanks for the review! This helps alot!

[@AerikCook]

Thanks for the video.. Been looking for a saber for my office decor and was wondering the differences between these 2. I know it's overkill for just a display piece and not a dueling piece but you never know when I want to do some practicing with the saber. looks like Xeno will be my choice do due user friendliness.

[@PlenumGaming]

Is there anywhere with a roadmap or changelog for the xenopixel v3? (or both!)

[@JulyBoy909]

Helpful vid gonna get a proffie 👌😎

[@candymanrip]

Cool tutorial video 👍😎 I recently got the Anakin EP2 Proffee from NSaber but the LED on the power in button wasn’t turning on so they sent me a replacement but sent the wrong size so they are now sending another on hopefully the right size🤞🤞

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Oh man! Well hopefully third time is the charm! Thats a dope lightsaber though. One of my favorites

[@olivermaier-landshut3047]

But does it cut through a heat shielded door?

[@THEOLSONS_OUTDOORADVENTURES]

i wish

[@codfish30]

How do you find the speaker on the xeno v3 vs the proffie? I think the v3 sound is nowhere near as good as the v2, and mine has just cut out completely, not sure if board fault or speaker is blown :(

[@silveraven1]

Did you custom fab all the light panels in your room? It looks awesome

[@jeremydrew1227]

Xenopixel is really a board for beginners and people who are on a strict budget. Options such as Crystal Focus 10 and Golden Harvest v3 put direct competition to the Proffie board. They are as you put it more "detailed oriented" than the Xenopixel and offer a lot of settings and features that come real close to Proffie without the extra steps and learning curve. Those are my go to boards. I have 3 sabers with CFX and 2 with GHv3.

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Exactly! I have one GH but not a v3. I still have to try that one out and the CFX. I do like Proffie alot though. Thanks for watching!

[@alanbanh]

Jeez you spent a lot of money. 1 or 2 sabers is enough.

[@jeremydrew1227]

@@alanbanh naw. I can do what I want with the money I work for.

[@LoganLawrence]

@@jeremydrew1227i don’t understand why people get weird about spending money on a hobby. I mean if you’re okay financially then go for it.

[@GnohmPolaeon.B.OniShartz]

NONE of that is fine for beginners. What hobbies do you people come from that you think a 500 entry level is acceptable!? Not even Games Workshop is that greedy and guiled

[@TheRealMostMoon07]

Just got my first NeoPixel and I'm in love!!! ❤😊 also 1st!

[@TheRealMostMoon07]

second I guess

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

NICE! They are really awesome lightsabers

[@TheRealMostMoon07]

@@HyperdriveStarWars Super awesome

[@chasemiles2166]

I have a proffie saber, but it’s too complicated for me to figure out. I just copy and paste files from the fonts I want to existing fonts on the saber. I just recently ordered a xenopixel for better ease of use. I’ve tried multiple times to figure the damn thing out, and no dice.

[@iDX1701]

What is that website you were using to customize fonts? Can you use it with xeno v3?

[@ChismTuggle]

Just ordered one with Proffie but now I'm kinda worried that I should have gone Xeno 😅 I'm good on computers, but really don't want to invest a lot of time in programming my saber, and when I do add things, I'd prefer it to be fairly straight forward... Does Proffie come already programmed to some degree?

[@ark7204]

I did bought the proffie one as a 1st neopixel saber. Still trying to learn how to work on it. But at the same time, I'm trying to pick up the SN-Pixel V4(Mando 2.0) or Xenopixel V3 saber(Kylo Ren) But it seems the Xeno V3 is still patching with the buggy issues. Proffie is the high-end.. but I'm also curious with those two would work as well.

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

I still love Proffie the most. I think its because I have gotten used to it, and I am not one that makes adjustments on the fly like that. I prefer to set it the way I want it and leave it that way. But the Xenos are pretty dope and fun to use.

[@veritas17]

Where can I buy a proffie board at? I'm looking for that so I can replace my xenopixel with the proffie saber internals. I have a xenopixel currently that I customized the hilt of.

[@elliotsmith5474]

which has drag effect is this on both

[@iolieous]

im a sabersmith that specilizes in proffie installs and I have to say it is a learning curve but it is well worth it. It trully is the best of the best. Works grate, allows for additions like monters in the saber, or display screans. So it I had to give a recomendation I would say for a beginer get a CFX since it is a bit easier to work with, then go try a proffie. I recomend comunicating with somone so that you can get 1 on 1 guidence on how to program exctera, but once you try proffie its hard to look at other boards the same way again.

[@Terrance_the_ugandan_knuckles]

Thanks, bro. i just want to have a good-looking light saber for fun so xenopixel will be enough for me

[@zMemor1es]

What was the website he said that you can change the sound fonts?

[@sublimechimp]

Fire vid

[@tibebollaert3997]

Does it have the same brightness

[@Bithda]

I brought the neopixal darth Revan saber and neopixal Jedi Revan saber from Nsaber was really happy with them and was looking to buy another saber. But there is so many website, just wonder which website you would recommend using?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

I like Nsabers, Artsabers, and Vaders Sabers. I know I review from a lot of different companies, but thats because I shop for the best price and speed of delivery. The price can vary from site to site.

[@Bithda]

@@HyperdriveStarWars Thanks , The Nsabers one's do look amazing

[@David_Randall8108]

Very helpful, thank you! Is Neopixel and Xenopixel the same thing? Do they have all the same features? To clarify, the Neopixel sabers from Nsabers.

[@stevezion4893]

No, Neopixel and Xenopixel are not synonyms. Neopixels are all lightsabers with LEDs installed within the blade itself. Xenopixel's are a type of install that uses a Neopixel blade, but have more limited features compared to other options.

[@chalion8399]

I'm mostly proffie board fan. I don't have the programming skills needed to truly make the customizations, but know a couple people who I work with that dabble in it, so, it's not for the faint of heart to play with software wise. Xeno pixel works well and for 9/10 people they'd be perfectly fine with using it and have easy ability to change/add fonts or change blade colors and effects. Plus, it's easier on the wallet. I have both of those, plus other board types not generally found that much anymore, but would say, going Xeno board with your first neo pixel equipped hilt is not a bad choice. Just remember, if you're going to alter the fonts, by buying different fonts or creating your own, make sure to back up the micro sd card to have a copy safe so if you mess it up, you can recover.

[@chalion8399]

Oh, I forgot. I don't use the blue tooth functionality because for me, it's just an extra battery drain. Just my opinion though.

[@haydensimper2025]

So apart from thw programming and customising of sound and lights. Which I'm sure are realistic as They are. Is the bladre any different with either version?

[@etherealemily4901]

This is what I wanna know

[@jonathanattal5419]

Hello what about the smooth swing and accent swing did you see a difference. I'm just into the swing quality. Thanks

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

I would say they are pretty close. Proffie is probably just slightly better because you can dial that in more with the programming. But its almost not noticeable.

[@jonathanattal5419]

@@HyperdriveStarWars cool thank you, i will go for the xeno then

[@BobaVett]

I’m incredibly new to this saber game. Bought my first hilt with a xeno3 setup. Now If I was to really get into, is it possible to remove the xeno3 and swap a proffie into it if down the line I decided to take that plunge? Is that a typical thing that’s possible?

[@alanbanh]

Mmmmm not sure buddy

[@lk69ak65bl1]

I'd probably just buy a new core with the proffie board and install it into the casing I'm using instead of trying to swap the board itself.

[@joe3019772008]

cool sabers just not in my price range. have a safe and happy 4th of july weekend, brother. take care and god bless to you and yours, my friend.

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Happy 4th of July to you and your family as well!

[@TheNoNameOneManShow]

Which option does the Bluetooth work with.

[@ethandunlap6755]

I just ordered a proffie 2.2 on sale from neosabers and I guess I didn't do enough research before hand I'm seeing things like scam and drop shipper and says its outa California. I got the Cal kestis exact one is it actually good? can you ease my worry, im just like that but a good word from you would help!

[@AzminShazli]

Cal kestis saber does looks cool.hope i can get my hand on it too one day.if you get it from neosabers,i believe it won't be a scam😊

[@LaeSchrader-kr4ys]

What was the website you said to go to coding

[@ryanmcallister7215]

Is the Bluetooth phone connection option only available for the the xenopixel? and the xenopixel from the company these light sabers are from?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

The Bluetooth is only available for Xenopixel v3 lightsabers. You can buy Xenopixel v3 lightsabers from most of the lightsaber companies I have mentioned on the channel. You just have to check the options that are available when you go to purchase it.

[@ryanmcallister7215]

Looking at either xeno obi-wan epi 1 or xeno ahsoka clone wars lightsabers. This would be my first lightsaber outside of a Disney parks replica. Thoughts or suggestions on picking a xeno from one of these companies saber theory, padawan outpost or neosabers?

[@dustinmatthews387]

I just ordered a ready to ship sabertrio and its coming with proffie. Im no computer guru and i dont even have a computer...so it should be interesting to learn all my saber's capabilites going in completely green.

[@fionaporter4598]

how was it for you learning i’m deciding between a xenopixel and proffie for my bf but idk how good he is w computers so idk, was it easy to learn?

[@schwartzy65]

So if i just want accurate anakin saber for display proffie is pointless? I dont really care about doing custom stuff.

[@tiggs03]

In that case, yes, correct. If all you care about is a prop, don’t waste money or time on a proffie. Just get a xenov3 if you don’t want to edit the minute details

[@nickpaulo5202]

You can change color, blade style (unstable ect, sounds

[@kennyRumbles]

This is like an advert that one day might actually be true .

[@lyndon_rich]

I picked up a darth maul sn pixel v4 and i really don’t get much of the point of proffie lol if ur really into customizing I get it but for me, 90% of the time im using standard darth maul settings lol

[@katiegray007]

Wish my son had seen this before buying his saber - the Proffie he got Sucks, and nothing promised is even preprogrammed. We definitely don't have the time to waste with all the nonsense customizing...gonna trade it for a Xenopixel for sure. 😅

[@paulripp8802]

I LOVE the look of the Jade. That white shroud is sexy AF.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

What model is that second one? Details please. You should always tell what models you are showing!!!!!

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

lol I state what models they are in the video. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WATCH THE VIDEO!!!!!

[@noddystv8861]

Great show dude I like the Xeno3 like you said I’m hopeless with computers I’m looking forward to see the app up and running to it full potential should be fun Enjoy your 4th of July 🤙🏻 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Thank you! Happy 4th of July to you as well!

[@AidricCarlson]

If you came to the comments first Proffie: Stuff is preset and you do a whole lot of coding to make your lightsaber do what you want to when a specific cue happens Xeno-Pixel: Everything is preset for you and you don't have to do any coding and there is an app or something to help make it easier to select choices when customizing presets Hope this Helps!

[@TheWMS20]

Whats the Best blade lenght?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

It depends on your height. I like to use a blade no longer than the length of my arm. It makes it easier to handle

[@FirestoneAnimation]

I just wanna walk down a dimly lit school hall playing Anakins Dark deeds on the speakers as the children see a blue (or red) beam down said hall

[@MAZAGAMING666]

What’s the difference ?

[@Radz2112]

I would choose proffie

[@VonRuhmTV]

It’s not a lightsaber if you can’t fight with ‘em

[@DBShenanigans]

The amount of fax in this comment is ridiculously high

[@GnohmPolaeon.B.OniShartz]

Facts. All the facts. So much fact. Factus Maximus. Factually Perfect. Factorum ad Inifintum. Its also not practical at a 500% markup and I'm kinda pissed how aggressively advertise instead of making an affordable product. Fact Blast.

[@DaddyVader87]

If you can't cut down your enemies and take over the galaxy with it, is it really a lightsaber?

[@MistahG21]

Truly

[@mi.miclo_2751]

you can fight with them, my neopixle is fightable but i js dont wanna fight with some that exposed

[@gabrielhind4085]

1:46 Minecraft eating sounds intensifies

[@nickpaulo5202]

So profile the best even if you don’t change on pc ton of stuff

[@ZaMonolith1986]

so if i get a neopixel does that mean it has the bright blade? Or can you have a neopixel with base lit hilts?

[@diesel9644]

Looking like Jason mamoa my guy

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

lol I'll take that

[@ShadowPaladinXX]

Please don't tell me in the only one who thinks when he unscrews the hilt to show the xeno pixel board it sounds like a Minecraft character eating 🤣

[@fredhollis3999]

The Jay storm hilt how much it go for and do you have a video of it on your KZbin channel?

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

It's $389. I do not have a video on it alone. You can buy it here: neosabers.com/products/jade-storm-saber/?ref=l9e2s7od and if you use my code MEDINALORIAN it takes off 5%

[@wes1903]

Dude reminds me of the old obi wan

[@jackiboi5138]

FIRST!!!!!

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Thanks buddy!

[@user-dv5py8ri1y]

Xenopixel W

[@cryptowelp8841]

Bought a Xenopixel V3, don’t want to be coding…

[@RubyXIII]

the second one talks wayyyy too much if there's an app it doesn't need to speak you can see it

[@GnohmPolaeon.B.OniShartz]

The whole market seems to be kept afloat by a relatively small group of obsessive collectors. The rest of use struggle to justify the price of one at any level. So we aren't buying there. If this industry doesn't start being transparent and also bringing down the ludicrous markups. It will die. Did you sign an NDA? You talk like you have an NDA in your mouth.

[@jeremydrew1227]

Dude. The custom saber market has been around since the 90s it ain't going anywhere. I'm sorry that you can't afford one and is bitter about it.

[@caiuspostumiusturrinus1024]

Bro unless you basically know how to code way beyond basic. Then proffie is useless to the average person.

[@nepgearhdn7385]

I just ordered from neosabers but my tracking/order number is someone elses order cause it said delivered on 11-19-2023 while i ordered mine on 11-24-2023 i tried contacting them through email socials and number no luck on reaching them