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Leica Cine Compact 1 vs NexiGo Nova Mini

What Cine Compact 1 does better (3) and where Nova Mini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Leica Cine Compact 1
Leica · 2026Cine Compact 1
7.9Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,800
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NexiGo Nova Mini
NexiGo · 2026Nova Mini
3.9Score
2 advantages
4.3Picture3.5
7.2Smart features & sound5.2

Why is Cine Compact 1 better than Nova Mini?

  1. Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,700 lm vs 1,200 lm+42%
  3. Largest image size220″ vs 150″+47%

Why is Nova Mini better than Cine Compact 1?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500:1 vs 15,000:110×
  2. Fan noise29 dB vs 20 dB+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Leica Cine Compact 1Leica Cine Compact 1≈ US$1,8007.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,700 lm1,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)1,500:115,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10
Dolby VisionYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz—
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.3:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m—
Smallest image size—60″
Largest image size220″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformVIDAAGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption120 W—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB20 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—20 dB
Weight4.4 kg—
ColoursGrey—
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