Atomos has just released their latest monitor-recorder in the famous Ninja series: the Ninja TX. Compared to its predecessor, this TX model has a brighter 1,500nits display, built-in C2C connectivity, it records to CFexpress Type B cards or externally to USB-C drives, it has HDMI 2.0 and 12G-SDI input and output ports, and it comes with all codecs preloaded, including Apple ProRes/RAW, Avid DNx, H.265/H.264 and NDI 6 HX3 TX & RX. So, let’s take a closer look at it!
Atomos launched ATOMOSphere and several new products during NAB 2025. While ATOMOSphere is an innovation, most of Atomos’ latest products received mixed feedback from the community because they are mainly rebranded third-party products.
However, the Australian manufacturer went back to the drawing board to improve one of their most successful products ever: the Ninja V. While Atomos released the Shinobi GO monitor a couple of months ago, the company decided to revamp, improve, and entirely design in-house their new flagship monitor-recorder: the Ninja TX.
Atomos Ninja TX – features
The Atomos Ninja TX is a compact monitor-recorder that measures 190 x 130 x 75mm/7.48 x 5.11 x 2.95in and weighs 665g/1.46lbs without battery. This model features an upgraded 5″ HDR touchscreen display with a maximum brightness of 1,500nits.
In terms of the operating system, the Ninja TX is still powered by AtomOS, which now supports OTA updates over WiFi, so you will feel at home if you used previous models. AtomOS features plenty of easy-to-use tools for focus, exposure & framing.
According to Atomos, the Ninja TX is cooler and quieter than its predecessors, which are famous for making an impossible-to-stop fan noise. Furthermore, the fan curve is now user-selectable with three modes: Silent / Run-and-Gun / Studio.
Atomos literally started from zero – a new chassis, new PCB, new cooling stack. Translation: the Ninja TX is 50% brighter, and finally speaks SDI without a dongle dangling off the back. At the back of the unit, you’ll find two HDMI 2.0 input and output ports, as well as two 12G-SDI input and output ports. As you would expect, the engineers didn’t forget to implement cross-conversion between HDMI and SDI, and vice versa.
Powering and external recording
As you can see, there are also three USB-C ports at the back of the Ninja TX. You can power the monitor-recorder via the built-in Sony NP-F battery plate, the optional AtomX battery eliminator, or via USB-C, which is very handy. With a Sony NP-F970 battery, the expected runtime is approximately 55 minutes at 8K RAW, so plan to use external power, such as a V-Mount or USB-C, for extended runtime.
Furthermore, two of the USB-C ports can also be used to record externally directly onto an external drive or calibrate the display via an external probe. For added safety/security on set, the Ninja TX is compatible with Atomos’ proprietary locking HDMI and USB-C cables. The base kit includes one USB-C locking cable adapter, one HDMI locking cable adapter, and one 45cm USB-C locking cable; however, it does not include an HDMI locking cable, which will be an additional purchase.
Lastly, on the right side of the unit, you’ll find a 3.5mm mic input, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a remote port. You can also see that the AtomX slot disappeared, which means it is not compatible with the AtomX Cast.
When it comes to recording, Atomos finally parted ways with regular 2.5″ SSDs and AtomX drives and moved to CFexpress Type B cards. CFexpress Type B cards are more expensive than SSD drives, but you can’t have your cake and eat it too.
In terms of external recording, you can expect similar performances to the Ninja Ultra. This means that the HDMI input supports 8K30P, 4K60P, and 1080P video signals at a maximum frame rate of 120fps. The SDI input/output ports support resolutions up to 4K60P.
The main benefit of the Ninja TX is that all codecs, including Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, Avid DNxHR/HD, H.265/H.264, come pre-activated. No $99 unlocks, no emails to support, you are ready to roll out of the box.
Wireless features
Compared to the Ninja or Ninja Ultra monitor-recorders, the Ninja TX features built-in camera-to-cloud, NDI 6/HX3 TX/RX, timecode, and WiFi capabilities, eliminating the need for the Atomos Connect module.
The monitor comes with one WiFi and one AirGlu antenna, which screws onto the back of the monitor-recorder. When not needed, included antenna caps can protect both ports. With integrated WiFi, you can upload your footage directly to ATOMOSphere, which includes 20GB of free storage. After that, it’s pay-as-you-go or bring your own Dropbox or Frame.io drive keys.
As mentioned, the Ninja TX supports AirGlu timecode sync over RF or Bluetooth. You can accurately frame-sync not just your monitor-recorders, but also compatible recording devices.
Price and availability
The Atomos Ninja TX is now available for preorder, with shipping starting next month for $999/€961.23. At $200/€162 more than the Ninja Ultra, the Ninja TX is a solid offering from Atomos, considering the amount of built-in tools/features it has, which means you don’t need to buy many optional accessories or licenses to get the job done.
For more information, please visit Atomos’ website here.
What do you think about the Ninja TX? Do you often use a monitor-recorder? Do you consider upgrading your Atomos Ninja or Ninja Ultra? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!