Nebula Cosmos Laser vs Sony VPL-HW45ES
| Nebula Cosmos Laser MSRP $1,099 |  MSRP $1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 1,840 lm ANSI | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.36–2.16:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Fan noise | 28 dB(A) | Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,099 | MSRP $1,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.8 m | 3.0–4.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 1,840 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 1,840 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 1,800 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.61 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| 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 |
| Pixel shift | — | None |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 1,500,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | None |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, Custom |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D |
| 3D glasses sync | — | RF |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light engine | ALPD 3.0 | — |
| Lamp power | — | 215 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | LMP-H210 |
| Light-source life | 25,000 h | 6,000 h eco |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.36–2.16:1 |
| Image size | 60–150 in | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | — | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.59×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 18.7–29.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 2.52–3.02 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | ±71% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | ±25% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | No |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen | — |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Black frame insertion | — | Yes |
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | — | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | — | 2Derived |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 1080p |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | — | RS-232, Wired IR |
| Horizontal scan | — | 19–72 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 48–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| OS version | 10 | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | — |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | — |
| Speakers | 2 | 0 |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | — | 407 × 464 × 179 mm |
| Weight | — | 9,000 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Exhaust | — | Front |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 35–85%RH |
| Altitude | — | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 200 W | Max 310 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Power supply | Built in | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | 28 dB(A) | Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG1 | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11836.pdf | https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Streaming dongle | — |
| Remote | — | Backlit |