Alternatives to Optoma ML1050STi

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the ML1050STi — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma · 2024

ML1050STi

1280 × 800 (WXGA)535 lm0.4 kg

approx. price≈ US$830

8.8

Cheaper

ViewSonic M1S 27% cheaper Higher score

Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72 +0.8 score Newest

Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold 2026

Alternatives to the ML1050STi

JMGO · 2024N1S

9.5

11% pricier ≈ US$920

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 900 lm vs 535 lm
Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 2 W

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,600:1 vs 20,000:1
Weight 2 kg vs 0.4 kg

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TCL · 2025PlayCube

9.0

16% cheaper ≈ US$700

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 2 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 750 lm vs 535 lm

Weight 1.3 kg vs 0.4 kg

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ViewSonic · 2025M1S

27% cheaper ≈ US$610

Resolution (on screen) 854 × 480 (480p) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Native panel resolution 854 × 480 (480p) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)

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Epson · 2025Lifestudio Pop EF-62

8.9

17% cheaper ≈ US$690

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 2 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 535 lm

Weight 1.6 kg vs 0.4 kg
Power consumption 95 W vs 67 W

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Nebula · 2025P1

9.0

19% cheaper ≈ US$670

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 2 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 650 lm vs 535 lm

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 400:1 vs 20,000:1
Weight 2.4 kg vs 0.4 kg

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Nebula · 2024Mars II Pro

Resolution (on screen) 1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 500 lm vs 535 lm

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Aurzen · 2026ZIP Tri-Fold

21% pricier ≈ US$1,000

HDMI inputs 0 vs 1
Audio output

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Epson · 2025Lifestudio Flex EF-72

9.7

23% pricier ≈ US$1,000

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 535 lm
Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 2 W

Audio output

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LG · 2025CineBeam Q Mini PU600U

8.0

Same price ≈ US$840

Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 4 W vs 2 W
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 600 lm vs 535 lm

Weight 1.49 kg vs 0.4 kg
Audio output

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Optoma · 2023ML1080ST

8.8

14% pricier ≈ US$950

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,200 lm vs 535 lm
Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
Built-in speakers (total output) 3 W vs 2 W

Weight 1 kg vs 0.4 kg

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