Nebula X1 vs Optoma UHZ58LV

Nebula X1 is quieter. Optoma UHZ58LV is $300 cheaper and lighter.

	Nebula X1$2,299 · Amazon Buy	Optoma UHZ58LV$1,999 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,500 lm ANSI	3,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	5,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.9–1.5:1	1.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.5 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	26 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$2,299
Best price
Best price	$2,299	$1,999
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.0–3.3 m	3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,500 lm ANSI	3,000 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	5,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	56,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 110% area	DCI-P3 95%
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	AI HDR Tone Mapping	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	11
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF	ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue + red laser
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	G 525 nm	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h eco
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.9–1.5:1	1.4–2.24:1
Image size
Image size	60–300 in	20–320 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	103%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.67×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.5–3.26
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	No
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	0–15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Lens elements
Lens elements	14	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17.8 ms · 120 Hz 12.4 ms · 240 Hz 8.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.8 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	—	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)	2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.1	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
OS version
OS version	14	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	40 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	274 × 219 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	6,200 g	3,500 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Gimbal, 25° tilt, motorised	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≥ 6 mm	M4, 8 mm screws
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 240 W	Max 239 W · Normal 207 W · Eco 110 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	26 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026160/en_US/000026160.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12878.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual
Remote
Remote	Voice	Backlit

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