Optoma ML1080ST
| Brand | Optoma · ML1080 |
| Type | Portable |
| Released | September 2023 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | RGB triple laser |
| Brightness | 550 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.78:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 23 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 23 ms |
A portable single-chip DLP short-throw projector with an RGB triple laser source, 1080p output, 550 ANSI lumens and a 0.78:1 throw ratio. It has auto focus and auto keystone from a time-of-flight sensor, HDMI 2.1, USB-C display input and USB-C power input.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 550 lm ANSI | |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,200 lm | |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 199% · DCI-P3 147% · BT.2020 105% | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| 3D | No |
Light source
| Light source | RGB triple laser | |
| Emitter | RGB triple laser | |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h eco |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.78:1100″ · 1.73 m | |
| Image size | 60–100 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | Digital | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.9 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Motion & gaming
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 23 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 23 ms | |
| Gaming features | ALLM |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes | |
| Control ports | RS-232 |
Audio
| Speaker power | 3 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 157 × 135 × 69 mm | |
| Weight | 998 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait | |
| Ingress protection | IP5X |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 10–85%RH | |
| Power draw | Max 57 W · Eco 45 W | |
| Power supply | USB-C | |
| USB-C PD in | 65 W | |
| Fan noise | Max 28 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| Marks | FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr ProjectorCentral's spec page lists a 2 year warranty, which disagrees. The Optoma warranty page was unreadable (HTTP 403). | |
| User manual | region-resource.optoma.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2023 | Optoma ML1080ST Portable RGB Laser Projector Review ProjectorCentral · December 30, 2023 | ProjectorCentral |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the ML1080ST needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.78:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 796435446727 |
| MPN | ML1080ST |




