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Kodak Luma 500 vs Optoma ML750i

What Luma 500 does better (2) and where ML750i wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Kodak Luma 500
Kodak · 2026Luma 500
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$650
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Optoma ML750i
Optoma · 2025ML750i
4.6Score
4 advantages≈ US$620
Higher score
3.3Picture4.9
4.4Setup & placement3.3

Why is Luma 500 better than ML750i?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)

Why is ML750i better than Luma 500?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)150 lm vs 450 lm3×
  2. Light source life500 h vs 20,000 h40×
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1 vs 15,000:137.5×
  4. Audio outputNo · Luma 500: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Kodak Luma 500Kodak Luma 500≈ US$6504.6
Optoma ML750iOptoma ML750i≈ US$6204.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)150 lm450 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:115,000:1
HDR support—No
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.57:11.5:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.26 m3.32 m
Smallest image size—17″
Largest image size—100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—2 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—67 W
Light source life500 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—29 dB
Weight—0.4 kg
ColoursBlackBlack
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