If you’ve ever noticed brief flashes of red, green or blue while watching a movie on a DLP projector, you’re not imagining things.
Known as the rainbow effect, it’s a long-standing issue that can be distracting for some viewers, and Valerion wants to make sure it’s no longer part of the experience.
At CES 2026, Valerion by AWOL Vision announced that its Anti-Rainbow Effect (Anti-RBE) technology is rolling out across its entire premium long-throw projector lineup. Better still, it’s coming at no extra cost to existing users, delivered via a software update.
The Anti-RBE tech was first introduced with Valerion’s flagship VisionMaster Max, where it was designed to tackle one of DLP projection’s most talked-about drawbacks. While Valerion says around 60% of viewers barely notice rainbow artefacts, the remaining 40% can find them uncomfortable, especially during fast motion or high-contrast scenes.
Valerion’s solution combines a higher refresh rate with advanced image processing that blends colour sequences at speeds imperceptible to the human eye. The result is a smoother, more unified image that effectively removes rainbow flashes without sacrificing brightness, clarity or motion sharpness. It also reduces eye strain during longer viewing sessions.
According to Valerion CTO and co-founder Eason Zhu, the company felt the upgrade shouldn’t be limited to a single model. “The Anti-RBE technology we developed for the VisionMaster Max has proven so effective… that we felt it should be available to every Valerion customer,” he said.
Starting now, the update is being applied to the VisionMaster Pro, VisionMaster Pro 2, StreamMaster Plus, and StreamMaster Plus 2, alongside the VisionMaster Max. All of these models are being showcased at Valerion’s CES booth for hands-on demos.
Valerion also used CES to confirm preorder availability of a new External Lens for the VisionMaster Max. Designed for more permanent or large-scale setups, it expands the throw ratio up to 2.0:1, supports screens up to 300 inches, and can be swapped in using Valerion’s quick-change modular system.
Shipping for the External Lens is set to begin in late February 2026, complete with a premium metal flight case and extended warranty support.
For projector fans sensitive to rainbow artefacts, this free upgrade could make a bigger difference than any spec bump, and it shows Valerion is listening to the complaints that actually matter in real-world viewing.
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