ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs Nebula Solar Portable

	ASUS ZenBeam L2 $699	Nebula Solar Portable MSRP $399
Key differences
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
Price	$699	MSRP $399
Room fit80″100″120″150″
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	—
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	—
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	Stereo
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	1,400 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	Max 65 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply	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	180 min
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Marks	CE, + FCC, + RCM	CE
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://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004364/en_US/000004364.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, + USB cable
Remote	Bluetooth	Voice