NexiGo Aurora Pro vs Sony VPL-VZ1000ES

NexiGo Aurora Pro is $23,000 cheaper, better for gaming and lighter.

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Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	3,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.23:1	0.22:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	Max 24 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,999	$24,999
Best price
Best price	$1,999	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.52 m	0.49 m
Picture
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,400 lm (peak)	2,500 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	LCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.74 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	17:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	3,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	6,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 107%	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	—	IMAX Enhanced
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	RF
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	Up to 20,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.23:1	0.22:1
Image size
Image size	80–150 in	80–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	None	Optical
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	±6%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±3%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz	DCI 4K: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI 2.1	4 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android (uncertified)	—
Google-certified
Google-certified	No	—
RAM
RAM	3 GB	—
Storage
Storage	128 GB	—
Casting
Casting	Miracast	—
Smart home
Smart home	Alexa	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	60 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	4	0
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	ARCDerived	—
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	547 × 408 × 122 mm	925 × 494 × 218 mm
Weight
Weight	9,980 g	35,000 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	30–85%RH	20–80%RH
Power draw
Power draw	Max 420 W · Normal 280 W	Max 435 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	0.6 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	Max 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	3 yr
In the box
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual
Remote
Remote	—	Backlit

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