New NovaStar TB10 Plus & TB20 Plus Multimedia Players

NovaStar has expanded its cloud-connected LED playback lineup with two new-generation multimedia players: the NovaStar TB10 Plus and NovaStar TB20 Plus. Both units combine content playback + sending in one device, and are built for modern LED signage workflows—publish from a computer or mobile device, manage remotely, and keep deployments secure with authentication/verification measures.

This announcement also puts the new models into context against established Nova “cloud / Taurus” options like TU15 Pro, TB30, TB50, and TB60, so you can quickly pick the right player for each project.

What’s new: TB10 Plus and TB20 Plus at a glance

NovaStar TB10 Plus (compact, cost-effective cloud signage)

The TB10 Plus is designed for asynchronous digital signage where you want a compact footprint and flexible connectivity. It supports 650,000 pixels (up to 2048 × 2048), includes Gigabit LED output, audio out, USB playback, and offers Wi-Fi AP + Wi-Fi Station simultaneously. It also supports sensors (brightness and temperature/humidity) via RS485 and supports optional 4G module expansion for deployments without reliable wired internet.

Best for: retail signage, door headers, shelf strips, lamp-post displays, smart city nodes—anywhere you need dependable cloud publishing without HDMI live input.

NovaStar TB20 Plus (adds HDMI + synchronous/asynchronous + ultra-long screen)

The TB20 Plus adds a key capability: HDMI 1.3 input for synchronous workflows, while still supporting asynchronous content playback. It keeps the same 650,000-pixel load, but expands layout flexibility with ultra-long screen support up to 8192 px wide (height up to 2048 px)—excellent for ribbon boards and panoramic LED formats.

Best for: projects that need HDMI live input, synchronous/asynchronous switching, or ultra-wide LED canvases.

Where they fit in the Nova cloud / Taurus ecosystem

NovaStar’s lineup spans from simple signage players to advanced playback-control processors. Here’s how the new models compare to popular existing solutions.

TB10 Plus vs TB30: similar load, different priorities

• TB10 Plus: 650k load, max 2048×2048, compact board-style design focused on lightweight deployments and flexible connectivity.

• TB30 (existing Taurus): also 650,000 pixels, but supports much larger canvas mapping (up to 4096×4096) and uses dual Gigabit Ethernet ports (primary/backup or configurable redundancy depending on implementation).

Rule of thumb: choose TB10 Plus when you want simple, compact signage; choose TB30 when your 650k project needs bigger width/height mapping headroom and port redundancy.

TB20 Plus vs TB30: HDMI and ultra-long are the differentiators

• TB20 Plus brings HDMI input and explicitly supports ultra-long 8192×2048 layouts, plus sync/async operation.

• TB30 focuses on a strong async signage workflow with redundancy and a larger max canvas size than TB10 Plus, but is a different positioning than TB20 Plus’s HDMI/ultra-long emphasis.

  Rule of thumb: if your LED needs live input (presentations, cameras, live feeds) or panoramic ribbons, the TB20 Plus is the cleanest fit.

How TB20 Plus compares to TB50 and TB60 (scaling up)

If you’re stepping beyond 650k pixels, Taurus has higher-capacity options:

• TB50: up to 1,300,000 pixels, 2× Gigabit LED outputs, and HDMI I/O (including loop) with sync/async modes.

• TB60: up to 2,300,000 pixels, 4× Gigabit LED outputs, HDMI I/O (including loop), and sync/async modes—built for bigger single screens and more demanding topology needs. 

Rule of thumb: pick TB50 when you’re around the 1.3M class; pick TB60 for larger canvases and more output ports—especially when you want to distribute load across multiple Ethernet outputs cleanly.

Where TU15 Pro sits (not “signage-first”—more “meeting-room-first”)

The TU15 Pro is a different category: a playback control processor designed for indoor single-screen applications like meeting rooms and corporate spaces. It offers 4× Ethernet outputs and up to 2.6 million pixels, includes 2× HDMI inputs, runs Android 11, and supports richer interaction features like wireless screen mirroring and remote control workflows. 

Rule of thumb: if the project is more like an “LED all-in-one display” or presentation hub, TU15 Pro is often the better fit than a signage player. For classic signage deployments, TB-series players are typically the natural choice. 

Quick comparison: where TB10 Plus and TB20 Plus fit (with popular alternatives)

Choosing the right one

• Choose NovaStar TB10 Plus when you want simple, compact, cloud-managed signage up to 650k pixels.

• Choose NovaStar TB20 Plus when you need HDMI live input, sync/async switching, or ultra-long panoramic LED layouts—still within 650k pixels.

• Move to TB50 / TB60 when you need more pixels and more output ports for larger LED canvases. 

• Consider TU15 Pro when the LED is being used like an interactive presentation display rather than a signage endpoint.