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Nebula Mars 3 vs Optoma ML1080ST
What Mars 3 does better (4) and where ML1080ST wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
Mars 3ML1080ST
| Mars 3 | ML1080ST | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 260 mm | 68 mm | +192 mm |
| Width | 160 mm | 157 mm | +3 mm |
| Depth | 250 mm | 135 mm | +115 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 1 kg | +3.5 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Mars 3 better than ML1080ST?
- Built-in speakers (total output)40 W vs 3 W13.3×
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · ML1080ST: No
- HDR supportYes · ML1080ST: No
- Largest image size200″ vs 100″2×
Why is ML1080ST better than Mars 3?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm+20%
- Weight4.5 kg vs 1 kg4.5×
- Audio outputNo · Mars 3: Yes
- Fan noise32 dB vs 28 dB+14%
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 | LED | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,000 lm | 1,200 lm |
| HDR support | Yes | No |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 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 | 2.66 m | 1.73 m |
| Smallest image size | 30″ | 60″ |
| Largest image size | 200″ | 100″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 40 W | 3 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Android (not TV-certified) | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Internal storage | 8 GB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI version | — | 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 | 32 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 24 dB |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 1 kg |
| Width | 160 mm | 157 mm |
| Height | 260 mm | 68 mm |
| Depth | 250 mm | 135 mm |
| Colours | Black | White |
