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ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1 vs Nebula Mars 3 Air

ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1 is $120.99 cheaper and lighter. Nebula Mars 3 Air is sharper and quieter.

ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1$399 · Amazon
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Nebula Mars 3 Air$519.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
—400 lm ANSI
Native resolution
720p (1280 × 720)1080p (1920 × 1080)
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)28 dB(A)
MSRP
$399$599.99
Best price
$399$519.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m2.7 m
Picture
White light output
—400 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
300 lm (LED lumens)—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.23 in0.23 in
Native resolution
720p (1280 × 720)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
400:1400:1
Colour gamut
Rec. 709 120% area—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
8 bit8 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
RGB LEDRGB LED
Light-source life
30,000 h30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
14.3 s—
Cool-down time
1.5 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2:11.2:1
Image size
30–120 in30–150 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
NoneDigital
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
NoYes
Autofocus runs
—When moved
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Auto setup
—Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
NoneNone
Max input resolution
1080p1080p
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Horizontal scan
37.5–79.98 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–75 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.05.1
Smart platform
Android (uncertified)Google TV
Google-certified
No—
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
16 GB—
Security updates until
31 Dec 2026—
Netflix
—Built in
Casting
MiracastChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
10 W16 W
Speakers
22
Layout
StereoStereo
Tuned by
Harman Kardon—
Audio formats
—Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
YesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
90 × 90 × 131 mm122 × 178 × 133 mm
Weight
585 g1,680 g
Colours
Black, Grey—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Stand, 5° tilt—
Tripod socket
YesYes
Exhaust
SideRear
Dust filter
—None
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–35°C
Operating humidity
20–90%RH—
Power draw
Max 36 WMax 90 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 1 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V
Battery
22 Wh64.8 Wh
Battery runtime
180 min150 min
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
CE, UKCA, FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇦🇿 AZ 1 yr🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 1 yr
User manual
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L1/E25010_ZenBeam_Latte_L1_EM_WEB.pdf?model=L1https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000014639/en_US/000014639.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Carry casePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRVoice
ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1$399 · Amazon
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Nebula Mars 3 Air$519.99 · Amazon
Buy