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- ML1050ST+ vs Qumi Q38
Optoma ML1050ST+ vs Vivitek Qumi Q38
What ML1050ST+ does better (5) and where Qumi Q38 wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
ML1050ST+Qumi Q38
| ML1050ST+ | Qumi Q38 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 34 mm | +23 mm |
| Width | 112 mm | 188 mm | −76 mm |
| Depth | 123 mm | 118 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 0.7 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ML1050ST+ better than Qumi Q38?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%
- AutofocusYes · Qumi Q38: No
- Fan noise22 dB vs 32 dB+45%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 10,000:12×
- Weight0.42 kg vs 0.74 kg+76%
Why is Qumi Q38 better than ML1050ST+?
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Largest image size100″ vs 130″+30%
- Power consumption77 W vs 66 W+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 800 (WXGA) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,000 lm | 600 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 20,000:1 | 10,000:1 |
| HDR support | No | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 85 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.77 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 19″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 130″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Keystone correction | — | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | — | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 4 W |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4 | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | — | Yes |
| Power consumption | 77 W | 66 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 22 dB | 32 dB |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.74 kg |
| Width | 112 mm | 188 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 34 mm |
| Depth | 123 mm | 118 mm |
| Colours | White | — |









