ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs Nebula Solar
$699 | Nebula Solar MSRP $359 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | — |
| Price | $699 | MSRP $359 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 400 lmDerived | 400 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 400 lm ANSI | 400 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 960 lm (LED lumens) | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | 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 | 1,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | RGB LED | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 30–120 in | 30–120 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | — |
| Zoom | None | Digital |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | — |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| 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 | — | 4.2 |
| Smart platform | Android TV | Android TV |
| OS version | 12 | 9 |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Chipset | Amlogic S905Y4 | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2026 | — |
| Netflix | Via dongle | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 2 |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Tuned by | Harman Kardon | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Bluetooth | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 132 × 132 × 172 mm | 192 × 192 × 58.7 mm |
| Weight | 1,570 g | 1,000 g |
| Colours | Blue | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | Foot, 8° tilt | — |
| Tripod socket | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–90%RH | 15–85%RH |
| Power draw | Max 90 W | Up to Max 57 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | — |
| DC input | — | 19 V |
| 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) | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | + CE, FCC, + RCM | FCC |
| 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_11422.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | + Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Carry case, + Streaming dongle | Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote | Bluetooth | — |