Introduction: What’s the Difference?
When choosing a lightsaber, one of the biggest decisions is between a Pixel blade and a Baselit RGB blade. At Parsec Sabers, we offer both with Xeno3 soundboards, meaning no matter your choice, you’ll get multiple sound-fonts, lighting effects, and full colour-changing capabilities.
But which type is right for you? Let’s break it down.
What is a Pixel Blade?
Pixel (or Neopixel) blades are illuminated from inside the blade using a strip of bright LEDs. This creates incredibly vibrant lighting and realistic effects.
✅ Pros:
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Ultra-bright glow – looks amazing in dark rooms or videos.
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Advanced effects like tip drag, blaster deflect, and unstable flicker.
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More accurate to screen-used sabers.
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Compatible with smooth swing, clash effects, and more.
⚠️ Considerations:
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Not recommended for heavy duelling.
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Pixel blades contain electronics inside, so they're best for display, spinning, and light-medium contact.
What is a Baselit RGB Blade?
Baselit sabers are lit from the hilt using a super bright LED, shining up through a hollow blade.
✅ Pros:
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Ideal for heavy duelling – no electronics inside the blade.
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Often lighter and easier to spin.
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Still includes full colour changing, sound-fonts, and effects with our Xeno3 boards.
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More affordable than pixel options.
⚠️ Considerations:
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Lighting is less bright and effects are more limited.
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Doesn’t support tip-drag or scrolling ignition.
Sound & Features: Xeno3 in Both
All Parsec Sabers come equipped with Xeno3 soundboards, but the number of sound-fonts depends on the blade type:
✅ Pixel Sabers:
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Come with 34+ sound-fonts pre-installed.
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Full access to blade styles, lighting effects, and smooth swing.
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Ideal for users who want maximum customization out of the box.
✅ Baselit Sabers:
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Include 16 soundfonts by default.
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Still feature smooth swing, flash-on-clash, multiple blade effects, and full RGB color.
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You can upgrade to 34+ soundfonts by purchasing the booster card at the same time.
💡 What’s a booster card?
It’s a microSD card upgrade that unlocks the full sound-font range and adds more advanced features — only needed for Baselit sabers.
Duelling vs Display: Which Should You Choose?
| Purpose | Best Blade Type |
|---|---|
| Heavy Duelling | Baselit RGB |
| Spinning Practice | Baselit (or Pixel for style) |
| Display or Cosplay | Pixel |
| TikTok/YouTube Content | Pixel |
| Budget-Friendly | Baselit |
| Maximum Visual Impact | Pixel |
Our Recommendation:
If you want the most realistic and visually stunning saber, go for Pixel. If you're a duellist or want something lighter and tougher, Baselit RGB is the way to go.
No matter your choice, Parsec Sabers give you the best of both worlds — incredible sound, lighting, and colour backed by our top-rated UK-based customer service and excellent rating on trust pilot. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/parsecsabers.com
Ready to Choose?
Check out our collections below:
✍️ Final Thoughts:
Still unsure? Reach out to us — we’re happy to help you find your perfect saber. And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok for tutorials, demos, and behind-the-scenes content.