December 17, 2025
ZyPer4K Power Consumption
About the author:
Product manager | ZeeVee
Power isn’t just a number on a spec sheet; it determines product fit over a five-year lifecycle. This article shows how Kramer’s ZyPer4K stacks up by comparing per-endpoint energy use for common AVoIP encoders/decoders and rolling it into a 5-year electricity cost. We focus on the device at the edge – the thing you actually multiply across rooms, because that’s where operating expense, heat, and sustainability targets add up.
ZyPer4K composes multiview and LED
odd-resolution canvases at the endpoint,
eliminating external windowing processors
that add watts, boxes, and failure points.
Where competitors need extra hardware to match those features, we call it out to keep the comparison fair. All numbers use vendor-published watts, a 24×7 baseline, and a transparent formula you can rerun with your local electricity rate.
Basic Power Data
Published Power Usage*
| Power (Watts) | BTU/hv | |
|---|---|---|
| Kramer ZyPer4K-XSE | 13 | 44 |
| Crestron NVX-384 | 35 | 119 |
| Q-SYS NV-32-H | 40 | 137 |
| *Source: ZyPer4K User Manual, Crestron website. (July 2025), Q-SYS NV-32-H Datasheet (Jan 2024) |
Why ZyPer4K Draws Less: ASIC vs. FPGA
ZyPer4K’s lower watts aren’t a happy accident; they start at the chip. ZyPer4K uses an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) purpose-built silicon that’s smaller and more efficient, so endpoints draw less power and run cooler. Some competitors (e.g., Crestron NVX-384) use FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays). FPGAs can be reconfigured to add features over time, but that flexibility typically comes with higher power, more heat, and a larger, more expensive device.
If you prioritize efficiency, density, and predictable OpEx, the ASIC path wins. If you need field-reconfigurable features, FPGA offers flexibility. Budget for the power and thermal overhead.
| Factor | ASIC (ZyPer4K) | FPGA (e.g., Crestron NVX) |
|---|---|---|
| Power & heat | Lower power, cooler operation | Higher power, hotter operation |
| Size/density | Smaller footprint, higher density | Larger footprint |
| Unit cost | Lower at scale | Higher (device + support |
| Upgradability | Fixed in silicon (firmware refines, doesn’t add major hardware features) | Feature-add capable via bitstream updates |
What Lower Watts Mean in the Real World
ASIC-based endpoints:
lower power, less heat, smaller footprint, and lower unit cost
at scale vs FPGA-based alternatives.
With the silicon story in mind, here’s how lower watts show up in daily operation.
Less power in = less heat out
ZyPer4K’s lower published watts translate directly to lower BTU/h per endpoint. That means cooler racks and cabinets, quieter installs, and more thermal headroom before cooling becomes a constraint.
Endpoint composition eliminates “hidden watts”
The chart reflects endpoint devices only. ZyPer4K composes multiview and odd-resolution LED canvases at the endpoint, so there’s no external windowing processor stack to power and cool. Competing designs that need extra processors will draw additional power not shown here.
PoE-first, fanless hardware keeps overhead down
ZyPer4K endpoints are designed for PoE deployment and fanless operation. Fewer wall-warts and moving parts means less e-waste, less noise, and greater long-term reliability.
Scale without surprise
Because the values are per device, you can multiply ZyPer4K’s lower draw across rooms, floors, or venues to understand the operational impact. Lower watts per endpoint compound into cooler racks and simpler power budgets.
Electrical Power Use Over 5-Year Lifespan
| Power (Kilowatt Hours) | |
|---|---|
| Kramer ZyPer4K-XSE | 569.4 |
| Crestron NVX-384 | 1533.0 |
| Q-SYS NV-32-H | 1752.0 |
This chart converts vendor-published typical watts into five-year energy use at 24×7. Using the same formula for each device (kWh = Watts × 43,800 ÷ 1000), ZyPer4K-XSE comes in at 569.4 kWh, versus 1,533.0 kWh for Crestron NVX-384 and 1,752.0 kWh for Q-SYS NV-32-H.
ZyPer4K uses about
one-third the energy
of those alternatives at the endpoint.
Why it matters: Lower energy in means less heat out, smaller power/UPS budgets, and easier sustainability reporting, especially when you multiply endpoints across rooms. And because ZyPer4K composes multiview and odd-resolution LED canvases at the endpoint, it doesn’t need external windowing processors that would add additional energy not reflected in this endpoint-only chart.
Lifespan Electrical Cost Per Unit
| Kramer ZyPer4K-XSE | $74.02 | €113.88 |
| Crestron NVX-384 | $199.29 | €306.60 |
| Q-SYS NV-32-H | $227.75 | €350.40 |
In a 100-endpoint deployment,
ZyPer4K saves ≈ $12,500
in energy over five years (US rates)
Why this favors ZyPer4K
Note: Percent differences are currency-agnostic. If you change the rate, the dollars/euros change, but ZyPer4K’s lead holds.
For quick localization: Cost = kWh × your rate.
Why ZyPer4k Is the Lower-Impact Choice
Fewer Boxes, Less Waste.
ZyPer4K composes multiview and LED canvases at the endpoint – no external windowing processors so there’s less gear to ship, power, cool, and eventually recycle.
PoE-First, Not Brick-First.
ZyPer4K endpoints support Power over Ethernet. External power supplies are not required. This simplifies the overall system design.
Fanless Where It Matters.
ZyPer4K-XSE endpoints are fanless to reduce noise pollution and improve long-term reliability – fewer moving parts, fewer failures, less landfill.
Smart Idle Behavior.
Decoders drop to low-power when no video is active, enabling connected displays to enter their own energy-saving modes.
Fix It From The Chair, Not The Truck.
With ZyPer Management Platform (ZMP), automated alerts and remote diagnostics resolve many issues off-site, reducing service miles and emissions.
Built-In Consolidation.
One platform covers video walls, multiview, LED odd-resolution canvasing, KVM, and USB camera ingest for Teams/Zoom rooms, minimizing ancillary hardware.
Paperless And Compliant.
Digital documentation only; all Kramer products (including ZyPer4K) meet current RoHS directives.
Right-Sized Packaging.
Minimal, recyclable packaging to reduce shipping volume and waste.
