Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES
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 Nebula Cosmos Laser 4KMSRP $1,999.99 | Sony VPL-XW5100ES MSRP $9,999.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Technology brand | DLP | SXRD |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | β | 0.61 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | β |
| Native resolution | β | 3840 Γ 2160 |
| Pixel shift | Other | β |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 Γ 2160 | β |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | β | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.38β2.21:1 |
| Throw reference point | Lens | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 60β³: 1.68 m Β· 70β³: 1.97 m Β· 80β³: 2.25 m Β· 90β³: 2.53 m Β· 100β³: 2.81 m Β· 110β³: 3.1 m Β· 120β³: 3.37 m Β· 130β³: 3.65 m Β· 140β³: 3.93 m Β· 150β³: 4.22 m | 60β³: 1.82β2.92 m Β· 80β³: 2.44β3.91 m Β· 100β³: 3.06β4.89 m Β· 150β³: 4.6β7.36 m Β· 200β³: 6.13β9.82 m Β· 300β³: 9.21β14.75 m |
| Zoom type | Digital | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | β | 1.6Γ |
| Focus | Auto | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | β | Β±71% |
| Horizontal lens shift | β | Β±25% |
| Motorized lens shift | No | No |
| F-number | β | 2.5β2.99 |
| Interchangeable lens | No | β |
| Image size range | 60β150 in | 60β300 in |
| Corner / warp correction | β | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | Laser (ALPD 3.0) | Laser diode (Z-Phosphor laser light engine) |
| Light source life | Rated: 25,000 h | Up to: 20,000 h |
| Light-source dimming | β | Continuous |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 2,200 lm | 2,200 lm |
| Colour light output (CLO) | β | 2,200 lm (colour) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | β | 2,200 |
| Claimed brightness unit | β | Unspecified |
| Brightness by mode | β | Cinema film 1: 1,982 lm Β· Cinema film 2: 1,897 lm Β· Reference: 1,918 lm Β· Tv: 1,982 lm Β· Photo: 1,813 lm Β· Game: 1,918 lm Β· Bright cinema: 2,108 lm Β· Bright tv: 2,024 lm Β· User: 1,939 lm Β· IMAX Enhanced: 1,939 lmMeasured |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 1,500,000:1 | β |
| Dynamic light control | β | Laser dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour temperature presets | β | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | β | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | None | 6-axis |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | β | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | β | XR Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | β | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | β | 1920Γ1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ2160: 120 Hz Β· 4096Γ2160: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | β | 3840Γ2160 @ 120 Hz: 12 ms Β· 3840Γ2160 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms |
| Auto low-latency mode | β | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 30 W | β |
| Speaker count | 4 | 0 |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | β |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | β |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 Γ 2160 | 4096 Γ 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI: HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 |
| USB media playback | Yes | No |
| RS-232 | β | Yes |
| LAN control | β | Yes |
| Wired IR input | β | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | β | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | β | Control4, Crestron |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | β |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | β |
| Ethernet | β | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | Android TV | β |
| OS version | 10.0 | β |
| Netflix | Native | β |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | β |
| RAM | 2 GB | β |
| Storage | 16 GB | β |
| SoC | Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55, Arm Mali-G31 MP2 GPU | β |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | No |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | β |
| 3D formats | Side-by-side, Top-bottom | β |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | When moved | β |
| Auto keystone | Yes | β |
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes | β |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | β |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | β |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 28 dB(A) | Rated: 24 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0β35Β°C | 5β35Β°C |
| Operating humidity | β | 20β80%RH |
| High-altitude mode | β | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling |
| Rated voltage | 100β240 V | 100β240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50β60 Hz | 50β60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 200 W | 295 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby power | β | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | Internal | β |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | β | 460 mm |
| Depth | β | 472 mm |
| Height | β | 200 mm |
| Weight | 4.85 kg | 13 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | Side | β |
| Colours / finishes | β | Black, White |
| Tripod socket | Yes | β |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG1 | β |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | β |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | β |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | πΊπΈ US 1 yr | πΊπΈ US 3 yr |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11829.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12666.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Streaming dongle, Remote, Power cord, Batteries, Quick start guide | Remote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide |
| Remote type | β | Backlit |