Nebula Solar vs WEMAX S5

Nebula Solar is $40.99 cheaper. WEMAX S5 is lighter and in stock.

	Nebula SolarMSRP $359	WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	400 lm ANSI	500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$359	$1,099
Best price
Best price	—	$399.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	400 lm ANSI	500 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	1,000:1	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB LED	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	ALPD
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	30–120 in	60–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.2	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Linux
OS version
OS version	9	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	1 GB
Storage
Storage	8 GB	8 GB
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	6 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	192 × 192 × 58.7 mm	175 × 175 × 48 mm
Weight
Weight	1,000 g	830 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	15–85%RH	30–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	5,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Up to Max 57 W	Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
DC input
DC input	19 V	—
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	65 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG1
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11422.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries

Nebula SolarMSRP $359

WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon

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