ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs Nebula Mars II Pro

ASUS ZenBeam L2 is sharper and in stock. Nebula Mars II Pro is $230 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

	ASUS ZenBeam L2$699 · Amazon Buy	Nebula Mars II ProMSRP $469

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	400 lm ANSI	500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	720p (1280 × 720)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$699.99	$469
Best price
Best price	$699	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	400 lm ANSI	500 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	960 lm (LED lumens)	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	0.3 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	720p (1280 × 720)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	400:1	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	RGB LED	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	30–120 in	30–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	100%
Zoom
Zoom	None	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0	HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 4
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Android (uncertified)
OS version
OS version	12	7.1
Google-certified
Google-certified	Yes	—
Chipset
Chipset	Amlogic S905Y4	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	1 GB
Storage
Storage	16 GB	8 GB
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2026	—
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Tuned by
Tuned by	Harman Kardon	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Bluetooth	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	132 × 132 × 172 mm	122 × 178 × 138 mm
Weight
Weight	1,570 g	1,483 g
Colours
Colours	Blue	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Foot, 8° tilt	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	15–85%RH
Power draw
Power draw	Max 90 W	Max 57 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
DC input
DC input	—	19 V
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	60 W	—
USB-C PD out
USB-C PD out	7.5 W	—
Battery
Battery	65 Wh	—
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	210 min	180 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, RCM	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L2/E25011_ZenBeam_L2_EM_V3_WEB.pdf?model=L2	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11102.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Carry case, Streaming dongle	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	—

ASUS ZenBeam L2$699 · Amazon

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Nebula Mars II ProMSRP $469