ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs Nebula P1i

	ASUS ZenBeam L2 $699	Nebula P1i $319
Key differences
White light outputANSI	400 lm ANSI	380 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.25:1
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 29 dB(A)
Price	$699	$319
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	400 lmDerived	380 lmDerived
White light outputANSI	400 lm ANSI	380 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	960 lm (LED lumens)	—
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	—
On-screen resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	400:1	—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10
Calibration
Greyscale control points	—	11
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter	RGB LED	—
Light-source life	30,000 h	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.25:1
Image size	30–120 in	40–150 in
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom	None	—
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs	When moved	When moved
Vertical keystone	40°	20°
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Lens material	—	Glass
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0	HDMI 2.1
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	1Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.0Derived	HDMI 2.1Derived
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback	—	Yes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	—	5.1
Smart platform	Android TV	Google TV
OS version	12	14
Google-certified	Yes	—
Chipset	Amlogic S905Y4	—
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Storage	16 GB	32 GB
Security updates until	31 Dec 2026	—
Netflix	Via dongle	Built in
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	20 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	Mono	—
Tuned by	Harman Kardon	—
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs	+ 3.5 mm, Bluetooth	+ HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	132 × 132 × 172 mm	—
Weight	1,570 g	—
Colours	Blue	—
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand	Foot, 8° tilt	Stand, 15° tilt
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Exhaust	—	Rear
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–35°C
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	—
Power draw	Max 90 W	Max 140 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
USB-C PD in	60 W	—
USB-C PD out	7.5 W	—
Battery	65 Wh	—
Battery runtime	210 min	—
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Marks	CE, FCC, RCM	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr	1 yr
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_12966.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Carry case, Streaming dongle	—
Remote	Bluetooth	Voice