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Optoma ML1050STi vs Optoma ML1080ST
What ML1050STi does better (1) and where ML1080ST wins (6) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
ML1050STiML1080ST
| ML1050STi | ML1080ST | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 57 mm | 68 mm | −11 mm |
| Width | 112 mm | 157 mm | −45 mm |
| Depth | 123 mm | 135 mm | −12 mm |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 1 kg | −0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ML1050STi better than ML1080ST?
- Weight0.4 kg vs 1 kg2.5×
Why is ML1080ST better than ML1050STi?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)535 lm vs 1,200 lm2.2×
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 3 W+50%
- Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Fan noise29 dB vs 28 dB+4%
- Power consumption67 W vs 57 W+18%
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 | — | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 535 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 20,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | — | No |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 | 0.78:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.77 m | 1.73 m |
| Smallest image size | 50″ | 60″ |
| Largest image size | 100″ | 100″ |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 2 W | 3 W |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI version | — | 2.1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | No |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 67 W | 57 W |
| Light source life | — | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 28 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 22 dB | 24 dB |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 1 kg |
| Width | 112 mm | 157 mm |
| Height | 57 mm | 68 mm |
| Depth | 123 mm | 135 mm |
| Colours | White | White |
