Aura Vision Launches MIP-Based COMET-M Fine-Pitch MicroLED Display
2026-09-21 · via AV Magazine
Aura Vision has launched a new fine-pitch microLED display, the COMET-M, built on MIP (mini-LED in package) technology rather than the flip-chip COB approach the company has used until now. It is aimed at broadcast studios, control rooms and other professional environments where close viewing distances and colour accuracy matter, according to the company.
The COMET-M comes in 0.7mm and 0.9mm pixel pitches and Aura Vision says it delivers 800 nits of brightness with 98% or greater brightness uniformity and a 170-degree viewing angle horizontally and vertically. The company also cites 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage, 22-bit grayscale processing, native 10-bit HDR, a 7,840Hz refresh rate and 120Hz frame frequency.
For operators running control rooms or studio walls where displays run continuously, power draw matters as much as brightness. Aura Vision says maximum power consumption at 800 nits is 250 W/m² or less, with average consumption at 85 W/m² or less.
Same cabinet, different chip technology
The COMET-M uses the same 609.6mm by 342.9mm cabinet platform as Aura Vision's existing COMET-C PRO range, which is built on flip-chip COB. That means the new MIP display can sit alongside COB installs using common mounting and servicing infrastructure. The company says the COMET-M supports full front service access, so maintenance does not require access from behind the wall, plus dual power and signal redundancy options for applications where uptime is critical. The front of the panel carries an IP65 rating.
Ricardo Teixeira, technical manager at Aura Vision, said MIP gives the company a second route into fine-pitch microLED alongside its COB work, adding that the company does not believe one LED technology suits every application. He said MIP offers advantages in colour consistency and contrast as pixel pitches shrink and viewing distances get closer, which he described as increasingly important once pitch alone stops being the differentiator.
The announcement does not mention pricing, availability dates or specific deployment case studies. For buyers evaluating fine-pitch LED for control rooms or similarly demanding environments, the addition of a second chip technology under one vendor gives more options, but the practical differences in real-world colour performance and longevity between MIP and COB at this pitch are not detailed in the release and will likely need independent testing or reference installs to confirm.
The announcement in full
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By AV Magazine in Displays September 21, 2026 0
The energy-efficient COMET-M, which is available in 0.7 mm and 0.9 mm pixel pitches, delivers 800 nits of brightness and is designed for broadcast studios and control rooms.
Aura Vision has launched a fine-pitch microLED display based on MIP technology.
Available in 0.7 mm and 0.9 mm pixel pitches, the COMET-M is designed for broadcast studios, control rooms and professional environments where fine detail, colour reproduction and stable image performance are required.
The display supports a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 22-bit grayscale processing and native 10-bit HDR, with a 7,840Hz refresh rate and 120Hz frame frequency.
The COMET-M delivers 800 nits of brightness with ≥98% brightness uniformity and a 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle.
Energy efficient Efficiency has been a key focus in the display’s development, and at 800 nits, its maximum power consumption is ≤250 W/m², with an average consumption of ≤85 W/m².
The COMET-M uses the same 609.6mm by 342.9mm cabinet platform as Aura Vision’s COMET-C PRO range. Full front service access supports maintenance without requiring rear access, while dual power and signal redundancy options are available for environments where display availability is critical.
The front of the display is IP65 rated, providing additional protection to the LED surface.
The display sits alongside Aura Vision’s existing flip-chip COB platforms, giving the company two technologies through which to continue developing its fine-pitch microLED range.
Ricardo Teixeira, technical manager at Aura Vision, said: “MIP is an important technology for us because it gives us another route for developing fine-pitch microLED.
“We have invested heavily in flip-chip COB and will continue to do so, but we don’t believe there will be one technology that is right for every application.
“With COMET-M, we can develop MIP alongside COB and use the strengths of each where they make sense.
“Once you move into very fine pixel pitches and shorter viewing distances, the way the complete display performs becomes increasingly important.
“It isn’t simply about achieving a smaller pixel pitch. Colour consistency, contrast and how the image behaves across the screen all contribute to the viewing experience, and these are areas where MIP gives us some interesting advantages.”