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Vivitek Qumi Q38 vs Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact

What Qumi Q38 does better (4) and where Mi Smart Compact wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Vivitek Qumi Q38
Vivitek · 2018Qumi Q38
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$700
vs
Xiaomi Mi Smart Compact
Xiaomi · 2020Mi Smart Compact
8.0Score
1 advantage
Higher score
8.5Picture7.9
3.6Setup & placement5.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

Qumi Q38Mi Smart Compact
188 × 34118150 × 115150
Qumi Q38Mi Smart CompactDifference
Height34 mm115 mm−81 mm
Width188 mm150 mm+38 mm
Depth118 mm150 mm−32 mm
Weight0.7 kg1.3 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is Qumi Q38 better than Mi Smart Compact?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)600 lm vs 500 lm+20%
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 20,000 h+50%
  3. Weight0.74 kg vs 1.3 kg+76%
  4. Largest image size130″ vs 120″+8%

Why is Mi Smart Compact better than Qumi Q38?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)4 W vs 10 W2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Vivitek Qumi Q38Vivitek Qumi Q38≈ US$7007.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLP—
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)600 lm500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size19″60″
Largest image size130″120″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)4 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Voice assistant—Google Assistant
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption66 W—
Light source life30,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB—
Weight0.74 kg1.3 kg
Width188 mm150 mm
Height34 mm115 mm
Depth118 mm150 mm
Colours—White, Grey
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