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Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold vs Optoma ML1080ST

What ZIP Tri-Fold does better (0) and where ML1080ST wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold
Aurzen · 2026ZIP Tri-Fold
0 advantages≈ US$1,000
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Optoma ML1080ST
Optoma · 2023ML1080ST
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$950
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Why is ZIP Tri-Fold better than ML1080ST?

ZIP Tri-Fold has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is ML1080ST better than ZIP Tri-Fold?

  1. Light source life5,000 h vs 30,000 h6×
  2. HDMI inputs0 vs 1
  3. Audio outputNo · ZIP Tri-Fold: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma ML1080STOptoma ML1080ST≈ US$9508.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution—1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)—1,200 lm
Claimed brightness (LED / light-source lumens)5,000 lm—
HDR support—No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—0.78:1
Throw type—Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—1.73 m
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size—100″
Lens shift—None
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—3 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs01
HDMI version—2.1
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—57 W
Light source life5,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—24 dB
Weight—1 kg
Width—157 mm
Height—68 mm
Depth—135 mm
ColoursGoldWhite
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