WEMAX Nova
| Brand | WEMAX |
| Type | UST laser TV |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | August 2020 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (1080p pixel shift) |
| HDR formats | HDR10 |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Brightness | 1,300 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.23:1 |
A 4K ultra short throw laser projector using an ALPD blue-laser phosphor light source and a 0.47-inch DLP chip with pixel shifting, rated at 1,300 ANSI lumens with a 0.233:1 throw ratio for images of 80 to 150 inches. It runs Android TV, has three HDMI 2.0 inputs and four built-in speakers, and suits dark-room home cinema with a UST screen.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 1,300 lm ANSI | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | |
| 3D | No |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | |
| Light engine | ALPD | |
| Light-source life | 25,000 h |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.23:1100″ · 0.52 m | |
| Image size | 80–150 in | |
| Focus | Motorised |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 3 × HDMI 2.0 | |
| Other video inputs | Composite |
Audio
| Speaker power | About 30 W | |
| Speakers | 4 | |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio, DTS | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC | |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 456 × 308 × 91 mm | |
| Weight | 7,000 g |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Power draw | Up to Max 300 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | Built in | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | 32 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 |
In the box
| In the box | Remote, User manual, Cleaning kit | |
| Remote | Bluetooth |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | Wemax Nova 4K Laser UST Review ProjectorCentral · May 16, 2022 | ProjectorCentral |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the Nova needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.233:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard, US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | L176FGN |
Also known as
| WEMAX Laser TV 4K Cinema | All regions | Marketing name |