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Nebula Capsule Max vs Optoma ML1080ST
What Capsule Max does better (2) and where ML1080ST wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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2.6Picture8.7
2.6Setup & placement3.3
7.5Noise, lifetime & portability8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Capsule MaxML1080ST
| Capsule Max | ML1080ST | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 150 mm | 68 mm | +82 mm |
| Width | 80 mm | 157 mm | −77 mm |
| Depth | 80 mm | 135 mm | −55 mm |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 1 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Capsule Max better than ML1080ST?
- Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 3 W2.7×
- Weight0.74 kg vs 1 kg+35%
Why is ML1080ST better than Capsule Max?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm vs 1,200 lm6×
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Audio outputNo · Capsule Max: Yes
- Fan noise30 dB vs 28 dB+7%
- HDMI version1.4 vs 2.1+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 200 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 400:1 | — |
| HDR support | — | No |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | 0.78:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.88 m | 1.73 m |
| Smallest image size | 20″ | 60″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 100″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 8 W | 3 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 16 GB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | — |
| Power consumption | — | 57 W |
| Light source life | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 24 dB |
| Weight | 0.74 kg | 1 kg |
| Width | 80 mm | 157 mm |
| Height | 150 mm | 68 mm |
| Depth | 80 mm | 135 mm |
| Colours | Black | White |
