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Asus ZenBeam E2 vs Optoma ML1050ST+

What ZenBeam E2 does better (2) and where ML1050ST+ wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Asus ZenBeam E2
Asus · 2022ZenBeam E2
2 advantages≈ US$320
vs
Optoma ML1050ST+
Optoma · 2019ML1050ST+
8.6Score
2 advantages
Higher score
8.2Setup & placement7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

ZenBeam E2ML1050ST+
110 × 39107112 × 57123
ZenBeam E2ML1050ST+Difference
Height39 mm57 mm−18 mm
Width110 mm112 mm−2 mm
Depth107 mm123 mm−16 mm
Weight0.4 kg0.4 kg=

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

Why is ZenBeam E2 better than ML1050ST+?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  2. Weight0.4 kg vs 0.42 kg+5%

Why is ML1050ST+ better than ZenBeam E2?

  1. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  2. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Specifications

Side by side

Asus ZenBeam E2Asus ZenBeam E2≈ US$320
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
HDR support—No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.8:1
Throw type—Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—1.77 m
Largest image size—100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption—77 W
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—22 dB
Weight0.4 kg0.42 kg
Width110 mm112 mm
Height39 mm57 mm
Depth107 mm123 mm
ColoursGoldWhite
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