Epson Home Cinema 1080 vs Nebula X1
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| Epson Home Cinema 1080 MSRP $749.99 |  Nebula X1MSRP $2,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | — |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.61 in | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | — |
| Addressable resolution | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.02–1.23:1 | 0.9–1.5:1 |
| Projection distance table | 30″: 0.67–0.81 m · 40″: 0.9–1.09 m · 50″: 1.13–1.36 m · 60″: 1.35–1.64 m · 80″: 1.81–2.19 m · 100″: 2.27–2.75 m · 150″: 3.42–4.13 m · 200″: 4.57–5.51 m · 250″: 5.71–6.9 m · 300″: 6.86–8.28 m | 80″: 2–3.3 m · 120″: 2.4–4 m · 150″: 3–5 m · 200″: 4–6.6 m · 300″: 6–10 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2× | 1.67× |
| Focus | Manual | Auto |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | — |
| Focal length | 14.06–16.82 mm | — |
| F-number | 1.58–1.7 | — |
| Lens elements | — | 14 |
| Image size range | 30–300 in | 60–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -40–40° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | RGB triple laser |
| Light source detail | 210 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp, ELPLP97 | — |
| Lamp wattage | 210 W | — |
| Light source life | Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h | Rated: 30,000 h |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | — |
| Laser wavelengths | — | G 525 nm |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 3,400 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 3,500 lm |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 3,400 lm (colour) | — |
| Brightness by mode | Normal: 3,400 lm · Eco: 2,200 lm | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | — | 5,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 16,000:1 | 56,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | Dynamic iris |
| Manual iris / aperture | — | Yes |
| Colour | ||
| BT.2020 gamut | — | 110% |
| Gamut metric | — | Area |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Greyscale control points | — | 11 |
| ISF certified | — | Yes |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Tone-mapping brand name | — | AI HDR Tone Mapping |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | No | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 60 Hz | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 40 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 4 |
| Audio channels | Mono | — |
| Audio partner | — | Dolby Audio |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI ARC | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | — | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | — |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI1: HDMI; HDMI2: HDMI | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2 (eARC): HDMI 2.1, eARC |
| Audio input terminals | Rca | — |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.1 |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | None | Google TV |
| OS version | — | Android 14 |
| Netflix | — | Native |
| Casting | Miracast | Chromecast built-in |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing |
| Glasses included | — | 0 |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | — | When moved |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | — | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | — | Type: motorized_gimbal · Tilt deg: 25 |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A) | Rated: 26 dB(A) |
| Noise measurement distance | — | 1 m |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | — |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | — |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | — |
| Power consumption (max) | — | 240 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Normal: 345 W · Eco: 235 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 2 W | — |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 302 mm | — |
| Depth | 249 mm | — |
| Height | 87 mm | — |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 · Hole count: 3 | Thread: M4 · Count: 4 · Min bolt length mm: 6 |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Air filter | Replaceable | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG1 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | CE, UKCA |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇵🇷 PR 2 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 90 days (limited) | — |
| User manual | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59124.pdf | https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026160/en_US/000026160.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide | Projector, Power adapter, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote control, Batteries |
| Remote type | — | Voice |
| 3D glasses in box | — | 0 |