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Alternatives to Optoma ML1080

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the ML1080 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Optoma ML1080
Optoma · 2023
ML1080
1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1,200 lmLaser1 kg
approx. price≈ US$970
8.8

Alternatives to the ML1080

JMGO N1S
2
JMGO · 2024N1S
9.5
5% cheaper ≈ US$920
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 3 W
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 900 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Weight 2 kg vs 1 kg
Nebula Mars 3
3
Nebula · 2023Mars 3
9.1
4% cheaper ≈ US$930
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 40 W vs 3 W
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Weight 4.5 kg vs 1 kg
JMGO N1S Ultra
4
JMGO · 2024N1S Ultra
9.5
19% pricier ≈ US$1,150
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,800 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 20 W vs 3 W
  • Power consumption 180 W vs 57 W
Epson Lifestudio Flex EF-72
5
9.7
5% pricier ≈ US$1,000
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 3 W
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Audio output
TCL PlayCube
6
TCL · 2025PlayCube
9.0
28% cheaper ≈ US$700
  • Automatic keystone correction
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 3 W
  • Largest image size 150″ vs 100″
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 750 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Fan noise 29 dB vs 28 dB
Optoma ML1050STi
7
Optoma · 2024ML1050STi
8.8
14% cheaper ≈ US$830
  • Weight 0.4 kg vs 1 kg
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 535 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Resolution (on screen) 1280 × 800 (WXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
LG CineBeam PU700R
8
LG · 2023CineBeam PU700R
9.6
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 5 W vs 3 W
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 1,200 lm
Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-62
10
8.9
29% cheaper ≈ US$690
  • Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  • Built-in speakers (total output) 10 W vs 3 W
  • HDR support
  • Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 700 lm vs 1,200 lm
  • Power consumption 95 W vs 57 W
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