Optoma ML1080UST vs Philips PicoPix MaxTV

Optoma ML1080UST is $114 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

	Optoma ML1080UST$785 · Amazon Buy	Philips PicoPix MaxTVMSRP $899

Key differences
White light output
White light output	650 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	960 × 540
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.18:1	1.2:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	27 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	LED
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$1,199	$899
Best price
Best price	$785	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.40 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	650 lm ISO	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,200 lm	900 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	90%	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Max 600 lm · Normal 500 lm · Eco 400 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	67%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	960 × 540
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,500,000:1	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 110% area	Rec. 709 100%
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
3D
3D	No	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	4-channel LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h eco	Over 30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.18:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	60–100 in	30–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	135%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	0.91 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.1	—
Focus
Focus	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	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	5°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	10°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 60 Hz 27 ms	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.0
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Android TV
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	20 W	24 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	Stereo
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Optical, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	252 × 157 × 65 mm	158 × 150 × 119 mm
Weight
Weight	1,700 g	1,960 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	762 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 85 W · Eco 60 W	90 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	0.3 W
Power supply
Power supply	USB-C	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	100 W	—
Battery
Battery	164 Wh	—
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	90 min	Up to 240 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/0baJeD53jzBvx11dE1IJr8YYc8pUhzikUShMOgjZ.pdf	https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20221220/edc3c4ae03084bdb90d1af7100d01872.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, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, USB cable
Remote
Remote	IR	Bluetooth · voice

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