The goal is not just to pick a pixel display — it's about finding the right desk companion for your creative space. You sit down at your desk, open the Divoom App, and start browsing the community gallery. There's a pixel cat, a retro game character, a glowing sunset animation — and you want them all on your wall. But which Divoom pixel display actually gives you the best canvas for pixel art? The Times Gate brings pixel art to your desk as a multi-screen information dashboard, while the Pixoo-64 turns pixel art into a bold, room-filling canvas. They both glow with pixel charm, but they serve two very different creative personalities.
The short answer: if you want a large, dedicated canvas for creating and displaying pixel art with access to a massive community gallery, the Pixoo-64 is the clear winner. If you love pixel art as desktop decor but also need a live data dashboard for work or gaming, the Times Gate delivers pixel personality alongside real-time information. Let's compare them side by side.
Times Gate vs Pixoo-64: Quick Overview
Before we dig into the details, here is how these two pixel displays compare at a glance:
| Feature |
Times Gate Multi-screen informative display  |
Pixoo-64 Dedicated pixel art canvas  |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | 5 independent LCD screens | 1 large LED panel |
| Pixel resolution | 128x128 per screen (5x) | 64x64 (single canvas) |
| Total visual area | ~2.1 inches per screen, 5 screens | ~11.5 inches (single large panel) |
| Best pixel art use | Clock faces, widget icons, decorative animations | Full-frame art, GIFs, community designs, custom uploads |
| Community gallery | Per-screen pixel designs | Millions of community designs, GIF support |
| Custom art creation | Per-screen via Divoom App | Full-canvas drawing, photo-to-pixel, GIF upload |
| Social counter | YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, TikTok | YouTube, Twitch, Instagram |
| Clock / Weather / Timer | Dedicated screens for each, pixel-art styled | Widget overlays on pixel art display |
| RGB lighting | Dual-edge ambient, 12 effects | — Screen pixels provide the ambiance |
| Price | $119.99 | $129.99 |
Times Gate: Pixel Art as a Living Dashboard
The Times Gate approaches pixel art from a completely different angle. Instead of one big canvas, it gives you five independent LCD screens — each running its own pixel art clock face, weather widget, calendar display, or custom animation. Think of it less as a pixel art gallery and more as a pixel-powered information center for your desk.
Each of the five 128x128 screens can display community-designed pixel clock faces, animated weather icons, and custom pixel GIFs. You can set one screen to a pixel art world clock, another to a retro-style countdown timer, and a third to a weather display with pixel sun and rain animations. The Times Gate turns your everyday desktop data into a pixel art experience — your calendar becomes a tiny pixel story, your timer becomes an animated pixel hourglass.
The five independent screens work together to turn everyday data — your calendar, your weather, your countdown timer — into a living pixel art display that evolves throughout your day. Each screen contributes its own pixel personality to your workflow, making the Times Gate feel less like a gadget and more like a desk companion that adapts to your routine.
Where it shines for pixel art: The Times Gate is best for people who want pixel art as desktop ambiance rather than a creative canvas. If you love the pixel aesthetic but your primary need is a smart desk display that shows time, weather, calendar, and live data — all wrapped in pixel style — the Times Gate delivers that combination perfectly. Its dual-edge RGB lighting with 12 customizable effects adds an extra layer of pixel-era atmosphere to your setup.
Where it falls short: The five-screen layout means pixel art is contained within each 128x128 LCD. You cannot create a single large pixel piece that spans the whole device. Each screen works independently, so your pixel art is always framed in small, separated squares — charming for decoration, but limiting for serious art creation.
Pixoo-64: A Dedicated Pixel Art Canvas
The Pixoo-64 was built with one purpose: to be the best pixel art display Divoom makes. Its single 64x64 LED panel creates a bold ~11.5-inch canvas that makes every pixel visible and every animation immersive. This is not a screen that also shows pixel art — this is a pixel art screen, first and foremost.
The Divoom community gallery gives you access to millions of pixel designs created by artists around the world. You can browse, download, and display anything from retro game characters to abstract pixel landscapes in seconds. And when you want to create your own, the Divoom App includes a full pixel drawing tool where you can paint on the 64x64 grid directly from your phone. You can even upload photos and have them automatically converted into pixel art — or upload custom GIF animations that play across the full canvas.
With millions of community designs and a full 64x64 canvas, the Pixoo-64 transforms pixel art from a screen saver into a room-defining visual anchor. Whether you are showcasing a retro game character or your own pixel masterpiece, the bold LED panel makes every piece feel larger than life.
Where it shines for pixel art: Everything about the Pixoo-64 is optimized for pixel art creation and display. The large panel size means your art reads clearly from across the room — perfect for a gaming room wall or a desk centerpiece. The community gallery gives you endless inspiration without starting from scratch. And the built-in social media counter (YouTube, Twitch, Instagram) turns your pixel art display into a functional creator tool that looks great on camera.
Where it falls short: The Pixoo-64 does not have the multi-screen data capabilities of the Times Gate. It can show clock, weather, and calendar widgets, but these overlay on the pixel art display rather than running on dedicated screens. If you need live data feeds for stocks, crypto, or multi-platform social stats, the Pixoo-64 is an art display first — not a data dashboard.
Which Pixel Art Display Should You Choose?
The honest answer depends entirely on how you want pixel art to fit into your space. These two devices approach pixel art from opposite directions — the Times Gate treats it as desktop atmosphere that wraps around your live data, while the Pixoo-64 treats it as a creative canvas that you fill from scratch. One is a pixel-powered information hub for your desk; the other is a pixel art studio that doubles as room art. Here is a straightforward breakdown:
Choose Times Gate if:
- You want pixel-styled clock faces, weather widgets, and timers as part of your desk setup
- You need a live data dashboard that also looks pixel-perfect
- You love pixel art as aesthetic decor but your workflow needs information displays
Choose Pixoo-64 if:
- Creating and displaying pixel art is your main goal
- You want a large, bold canvas that makes every pixel visible from across the room
- You enjoy browsing and downloading pixel art from a massive community gallery
- You stream and want a camera-visible social media counter with pixel art flair
And if your budget and desk space allow both? They make a surprisingly good pair. Use the Times Gate as your information sidekick — showing your calendar, weather, and live stats in pixel style — while the Pixoo-64 sits on the other side as your ever-changing pixel art gallery. Many Divoom fans end up with both once they realize how complementary these two displays really are.
Still deciding? Browse the full Divoom Smart Display collection or check out our Pixel Art collection to see all your pixel display options.
Which one fits a real desk setup?
Times Gate belongs close to your keyboard or monitor, where its five small screens can be read at a glance. It is the better fit for a work desk built around live information. Pixoo-64 needs more visual distance: it works best on a wall, shelf, or open part of the room where the larger 64×64 canvas can be appreciated as artwork.
That placement difference is often more useful than comparing feature lists. Pick Times Gate when the display is part of your workflow. Pick Pixoo-64 when the display is part of the room. For a very small desk, measure the available surface and viewing distance before buying; a large pixel-art canvas can dominate a space that was designed for a compact dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Times Gate display pixel art?
Yes, the Times Gate can display pixel art on each of its five 128x128 LCD screens. You can set pixel art clock faces, animated weather icons, custom GIFs, and community designs per screen. However, each screen works independently, so pixel art is displayed in separate small frames rather than one large canvas.
Is Pixoo-64 better for pixel art than Times Gate?
Yes, for dedicated pixel art creation and display, the Pixoo-64 is significantly better. Its single 64x64 LED panel (about 11.5 inches) provides a large, unified canvas that makes pixel art the centerpiece of your space. The community gallery, custom art upload, and photo-to-pixel conversion features are all built around pixel art creation — which is not the primary focus of the Times Gate.
Can I use Times Gate as a pixel art canvas?
Not in the same way as the Pixoo-64. The Times Gate can display pixel art on each of its five screens, but each screen is a small 128x128 LCD (about 2.1 inches) — you cannot create one large pixel art piece that spans the whole device. Think of it as five tiny pixel frames rather than one large canvas. If your main goal is creating pixel art, the Pixoo-64 is the better choice.
Does Pixoo-64 work without the app?
The Pixoo-64 requires the Divoom App for initial setup, art uploads, and customization. After setup, it can continue displaying its current pixel art without the app actively running. To change the displayed art, browse the community gallery, or update the social media counter, you will need to reconnect through the app. The Pixoo-64 supports both dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth connections for flexible control.
Which is more affordable for pixel art beginners?
The Times Gate is slightly more affordable at $119.99 compared to the Pixoo-64 at $129.99 — a difference of just $10. However, for pixel art beginners, the Pixoo-64 offers significantly more value per dollar thanks to its large dedicated canvas and community art features. If pixel art is your primary interest, the extra $10 is well worth the upgrade from decorative pixel screens to a true art display.
