Aurzen BOOM air vs Nebula Capsule 3 Laser
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 Aurzen BOOM airMSRP $299.99 |  Nebula Capsule 3 LaserMSRP $749.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | Single-panel LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | — | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.23 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 960 × 540 |
| Pixel shift | — | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | — | 1920 × 1080 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.28:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.13 m · 60″: 1.7 m · 80″: 2.27 m · 100″: 2.83 m · 200″: 5.67 m | 40″: 1.06 m · 50″: 1.33 m · 60″: 1.6 m · 70″: 1.86 m · 80″: 2.13 m · 90″: 2.39 m · 100″: 2.65 m · 110″: 2.92 m · 120″: 3.18 m |
| Zoom type | — | Digital |
| Focus | Auto | Auto |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 100% |
| Image size range | 40–200 in | 40–120 in |
| Vertical keystone | -20–20° | -40–40° |
| Horizontal keystone | -15–15° | -40–40° |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | — | Laser |
| Light source life | — | Rated: 30,000 h |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 300 lm | 300 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 500:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Gamut metric | Area | — |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 8 bit | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 8 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | — |
| Audio partner | Dolby Audio | — |
| Audio outputs | Bluetooth, 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth |
| HDMI ARC | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI: HDMI 2.1 |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| SoC | — | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 (G52MP2 GPU) |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | When moved | When moved |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes | — |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | — |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | Vertical deg: 110 | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Typical: 26.5 dB(A) | Rated: 28 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | — | 0–35°C |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | — |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | — |
| Power consumption (max) | — | 45 W |
| Standby power | — | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | USB-C | External brick |
| Battery capacity | — | 52 Wh |
| Battery runtime | — | 150 min |
| USB-C PD input | 65 W | 45 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Depth | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Height | 260 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 0.9 kg |
| Tripod socket | Yes | Yes |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG1 | RG1 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | CE, FCC | FCC, CE, UKCA |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| User manual | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0720/5109/7892/files/BOOM_air_EN_manual_V1.03.pdf?v=1754388115 | — |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Power cord, Power adapter, Cleaning kit, User manual | Projector, Power adapter, Charging cable, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |