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Optoma ML1050STi vs Optoma Photon Go
What ML1050STi does better (4) and where Photon Go wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Why is ML1050STi better than Photon Go?
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)20,000:1 vs 800:125×
- Weight0.4 kg vs 1.7 kg4.2×
- Fan noise29 dB vs 35 dB+21%
- Power consumption67 W vs 85 W+27%
Why is Photon Go better than ML1050STi?
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 20 W10×
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)535 lm vs 650 lm+21%
- Native panel resolution1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Ethernet (LAN)No · ML1050STi: Yes
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 | 650 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 20,000:1 | 800:1 |
| HDR support | — | Yes |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10+, HDR10 |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.8:1 | 0.18:1 |
| Throw type | Short throw (0.4–1.0:1) | Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 1.77 m | 0.4 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 | 20 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Google TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Chromecast built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | No | Yes |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | Yes | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | — | Yes |
| Power consumption | 67 W | 85 W |
| Light source life | — | 20,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 29 dB | 35 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 22 dB | 32 dB |
| Weight | 0.4 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Width | 112 mm | — |
| Height | 57 mm | — |
| Depth | 123 mm | — |
| Colours | White | Black, Grey |
