ASUS ZenBeam E1 vs KODAK Luma 500

	ASUS ZenBeam E1 MSRP $269	KODAK Luma 500 $643.99
Key differences
White light output	—	160 lm ANSI
Native resolution	480p (854 × 480)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	1.4:1	1.2:1
HDR formats	—	HDR10+
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
Price	MSRP $269	$643.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	3.1 m	2.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	—	160 lmDerived
White light output	—	160 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	150 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	—	Over 90%
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.2 in	0.23 in
On-screen resolution	480p (854 × 480)Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	480p (854 × 480)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,500:1	2,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR
HDR formats	—	HDR10+
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter	RGB LED	RGB LED
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio	1.4:1	1.2:1
Image size	16–120 in	10–150 in
Projection offset	100%	100%
Zoom	None	—
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus	—	Yes
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI	HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	1Derived
Max input resolution	1080p	4K UHD
USB media playback	—	Yes
Horizontal scan	24.7–74.6 kHz	—
Vertical scan	50–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Bluetooth	—	5.0
Smart platform	—	Google TV
RAM	—	2 GB
Storage	—	16 GB
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting	—	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power	2 W	3 W
Speakers	1	2
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	110 × 83 × 29 mm	132 × 132 × 34 mm
Weight	307 g	—
Colours	+ Silver	+ Black, + White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	—
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	—
Power draw	Up to Max 24 W	Max 36 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input	100–240 V	—
DC input	—	15 V
Battery	22 Wh	—
Battery runtime	Up to 300 min	120 min
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
Safety & compliance
Marks	+ CE, FCC, + CCC, + RCM	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	—	1 yr
User manual	—	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0568/7024/0322/files/EN_Kodak_Luma_500_RODPJS500_RODPJS500B_Manual.pdf?v=1744802853
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + HDMI cable, + Carry case	Power adapter, + Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Tripod
Remote	—	Bluetooth · voice