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Optoma ML1050ST+ vs Vivitek Qumi Q38

What ML1050ST+ does better (5) and where Qumi Q38 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Optoma ML1050ST+
Optoma · 2019ML1050ST+
8.6Score
5 advantages
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Vivitek Qumi Q38
Vivitek · 2018Qumi Q38
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$700
7.2Picture8.5
7.2Setup & placement3.6
8.2Noise, lifetime & portability5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

ML1050ST+Qumi Q38
112 × 57123188 × 34118
ML1050ST+Qumi Q38Difference
Height57 mm34 mm+23 mm
Width112 mm188 mm−76 mm
Depth123 mm118 mm+5 mm
Weight0.4 kg0.7 kg−0.3 kg

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

Why is ML1050ST+ better than Qumi Q38?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%
  2. AutofocusYes · Qumi Q38: No
  3. Fan noise22 dB vs 32 dB+45%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 10,000:12×
  5. Weight0.42 kg vs 0.74 kg+76%

Why is Qumi Q38 better than ML1050ST+?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Largest image size100″ vs 130″+30%
  5. Power consumption77 W vs 66 W+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivitek Qumi Q38Vivitek Qumi Q38≈ US$7007.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:110,000:1
HDR supportNo—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.8:11.2:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.77 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—19″
Largest image size100″130″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesNo
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—4 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version1.4—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Power consumption77 W66 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise22 dB32 dB
Weight0.42 kg0.74 kg
Width112 mm188 mm
Height57 mm34 mm
Depth123 mm118 mm
ColoursWhite—
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