Nebula Mars 3 vs Wanbo Vali 1 Pro
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 Nebula Mars 3MSRP $1,049.99 |  Wanbo Vali 1 ProMSRP $319 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | Single-panel LCD |
| Technology brand | DLP | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | — |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Throw reference point | Lens | — |
| Projection distance table | 30″: 0.8 m · 50″: 1.33 m · 80″: 2.1 m · 100″: 2.65 m · 120″: 3.2 m · 150″: 4 m · 200″: 5.3 m | 40″: 1.2 m · 70″: 2.1 m · 100″: 3 m · 130″: 3.9 m |
| Zoom type | Digital | — |
| Focus | Auto | Auto |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | — |
| Image size range | 30–200 in | 40–130 in |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | LED |
| Light source life | Rated: 25,000 h | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ANSI lumens | 1,000 lm | 900 lm |
| Brightness by mode | Eco: 300 lm | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 400:1 | 3,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 8 bit | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 40 W | 12 W |
| Speaker count | 3 | 2 |
| Audio partner | Dolby | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | — |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI: HDMI 2.1 |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | Android TV | Google TV |
| OS version | 11.0 | Android 14 |
| Certified OS | — | Yes |
| Netflix | None | Native |
| Widevine DRM level | — | L1 |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | Chromecast built-in |
| RAM | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| SoC | Quad core ARM Cortex-A55 | MT9660 (quad-core Cortex-A55) |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | When moved | When moved |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | Type: fold_out_foot | Vertical deg: 200 · Type: gimbal |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 28 dB(A) | Stated: 28 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–35°C | -5–40°C |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 5,000 m |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | — | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | — | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 150 W | — |
| Standby power | 1 W | — |
| Power supply | External brick | — |
| Battery capacity | 185 Wh | — |
| Battery runtime | 300 min | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 160 mm | — |
| Depth | 250 mm | — |
| Height | 260 mm | — |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Ingress protection | IPX3 | — |
| Exhaust / intake direction | Rear | — |
| Colours / finishes | — | Beige |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Air filter | — | Replaceable |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Safety & market certifications | CE, UKCA, FCC | FCC, CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 1 yr |
| User manual | https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029181/en_US/000029181.pdf | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_13002.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote control, Batteries, Power adapter, Power cord, Quick start guide | Projector, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide |