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AOpen AH15 vs Vivitek Qumi Q38

What AH15 does better (5) and where Qumi Q38 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

AOpen AH15
AOpen · 2021AH15
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$560
vs
Vivitek Qumi Q38
Vivitek · 2018Qumi Q38
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
6.4Picture8.5
6.2Setup & placement3.6
6.0Noise, lifetime & portability5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

AH15Qumi Q38
86 × 13686188 × 34118
AH15Qumi Q38Difference
Height136 mm34 mm+102 mm
Width86 mm188 mm−102 mm
Depth86 mm118 mm−32 mm
Weight0.8 kg0.7 kg=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AH15 better than Qumi Q38?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 4 W2.5×
  2. AutofocusYes · Qumi Q38: No
  3. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm vs 600 lm+17%
  4. Power consumption36 W vs 66 W+83%
  5. Fan noise30 dB vs 32 dB+7%

Why is Qumi Q38 better than AH15?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Largest image size100″ vs 130″+30%
  5. Weight0.76 kg vs 0.74 kg+3%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen AH15AOpen AH15≈ US$5606.8
Vivitek Qumi Q38Vivitek Qumi Q38≈ US$7007.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:110,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.33:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.94 m2.66 m
Smallest image size24″19″
Largest image size100″130″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W4 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption36 W66 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB32 dB
Weight0.76 kg0.74 kg
Width86 mm188 mm
Height136 mm34 mm
Depth86 mm118 mm
ColoursGrey—
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