Magcubic L018 vs Optoma ML1080UST
![]() MSRP $199 | Optoma ML1080UST$899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 650 lm ANSI | 650 lm ISO |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.18:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 27 msDerived |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Light source | LED | RGB triple laser |
| Fan noise | — | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $199 | $899 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 0.40 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 650 lmDerived | 650 lmDerived |
| White light output | 650 lm ANSI | 650 lm ISO |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 1,200 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 90% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Max 600 lm · Normal 500 lm · Eco 400 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 67%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | Single-panel LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 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 | — | 2,500,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | — | BT.2020 110% area |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | No |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | RGB triple laser |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 20,000 h eco |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.18:1 |
| Image size | 40–120 in | 60–100 in |
| Projection offset | — | 135% |
| Zoom | — | Digital |
| Focal length | — | 0.91 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 2.1 |
| Focus | — | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | — | When moved |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | — | 5° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 10° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 27 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 27 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | — | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | — | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | None |
| Max input resolution | — | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–60 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | Google TV |
| Chipset | Allwinner H726 | — |
| RAM | 1 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Netflix | — | Built in |
| Casting | — | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 3 W | 20 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 2 |
| Layout | — | Stereo |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Audio |
| Audio outputs | — | Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | — | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | — | 252 × 157 × 65 mm |
| Weight | 1,300 g | 1,700 g |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | — | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude | — | 762 m |
| Power draw | — | Normal 85 W · Eco 60 W |
| Standby | — | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | USB-C |
| Mains input | — | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| USB-C PD in | — | 100 W |
| Battery | — | 164 Wh |
| Battery runtime | — | 90 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | + CE | + FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr |
| User manual | — | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/0baJeD53jzBvx11dE1IJr8YYc8pUhzikUShMOgjZ.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, + User manual | Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Quick start guide |
| Remote | — | IR |

