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Nebula Astro vs Optoma ML1050ST+

What Astro does better (1) and where ML1050ST+ wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nebula Astro
Nebula · 2020Astro
1 advantage≈ US$230
vs
Optoma ML1050ST+
Optoma · 2019ML1050ST+
8.6Score
2 advantages
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Dimensions

Size comparison

AstroML1050ST+
89 × 9182112 × 57123
AstroML1050ST+Difference
Height91 mm57 mm+34 mm
Width89 mm112 mm−23 mm
Depth82 mm123 mm−41 mm
Weight0.4 kg0.4 kg=

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

Why is Astro better than ML1050ST+?

  1. Weight0.38 kg vs 0.42 kg+11%

Why is ML1050ST+ better than Astro?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)100 lm vs 1,000 lm10×
  2. Fan noise30 dB vs 22 dB+36%
Specifications

Side by side

Nebula AstroNebula Astro≈ US$230
Picture
Resolution (on screen)—1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution—1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)100 lm1,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—20,000:1
HDR support—No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.39:10.8:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Short throw (0.4–1.0:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.08 m1.77 m
Largest image size—100″
Lens shift—None
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—Yes
Audio output—Yes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption—77 W
Light source life—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB22 dB
Weight0.38 kg0.42 kg
Width89 mm112 mm
Height91 mm57 mm
Depth82 mm123 mm
Colours—White
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