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Nebula X1 vs Optoma UHZ45

What X1 does better (4) and where UHZ45 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nebula X1
Nebula · 2025X1
9.0Score
4 advantages≈ US$2,050
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Optoma UHZ45
Optoma · 2022UHZ45
8.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$2,150
7.0Picture8.7
8.1Setup & placement4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

X1UHZ45
186 × 246282337 × 120265
X1UHZ45Difference
Height246 mm120 mm+126 mm
Width186 mm337 mm−151 mm
Depth282 mm265 mm+17 mm
Weight6.2 kg4.8 kg+1.4 kg

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

Why is X1 better than UHZ45?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionYes · UHZ45: No
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)40 W vs 20 W2×
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 29 dB+12%
  4. HDMI version2.1 vs 2+5%

Why is UHZ45 better than X1?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm vs 3,800 lm+9%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1400×
  3. Largest image size200″ vs 300″+50%
  4. HDMI inputs2 vs 3+50%
  5. Weight6.2 kg vs 4.8 kg+29%
Specifications

Side by side

Nebula X1Nebula X1≈ US$2,0509.0
Optoma UHZ45Optoma UHZ45≈ US$2,1508.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,500 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsDolby Vision—
Dolby VisionYes—
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.9:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.5:11.66:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.99 m3.32 m
Smallest image size120″—
Largest image size200″300″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)40 W20 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs23
HDMI version2.12
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—230 W
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB29 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight6.2 kg4.8 kg
Width186 mm337 mm
Height246 mm120 mm
Depth282 mm265 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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