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Nebula Capsule 3 Laser vs Vivitek Qumi Q38
What Capsule 3 Laser does better (2) and where Qumi Q38 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
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5.9Picture8.5
5.3Setup & placement3.6
8.9Noise, lifetime & portability5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Capsule 3 LaserQumi Q38
| Capsule 3 Laser | Qumi Q38 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 170 mm | 34 mm | +136 mm |
| Width | 83 mm | 188 mm | −105 mm |
| Depth | 83 mm | 118 mm | −35 mm |
| Weight | 1 kg | 0.7 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Capsule 3 Laser better than Qumi Q38?
- Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 4 W2×
- Fan noise28 dB vs 32 dB+14%
Why is Qumi Q38 better than Capsule 3 Laser?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm vs 600 lm2×
- Weight0.95 kg vs 0.74 kg+28%
- Largest image size120″ vs 130″+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 300 lm | 600 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | — | 10,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.66 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | 40″ | 19″ |
| Largest image size | 120″ | 130″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 8 W | 4 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | Yes |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | Yes |
| Power consumption | — | 66 W |
| Light source life | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 32 dB |
| Weight | 0.95 kg | 0.74 kg |
| Width | 83 mm | 188 mm |
| Height | 170 mm | 34 mm |
| Depth | 83 mm | 118 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
