Nebula Mars II vs Optoma HD243X review
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We had a chance to test and compare two models: Nebula Mars II vs Optoma HD243X and this review should help people who are looking for a good projector. Based on our rating, Mars II has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 7.3 for HD243X.
Advantages Nebula Mars II over Optoma HD243X
- Lower power consumption, 57 W vs 300 W
- Wireless connection enabled
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 30000 vs 3500 hours
- Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers
Advantages Optoma HD243X over Nebula Mars II
- Bigger projection screen size: 28-301 inch vs 30-150 inch
- Better brightness: 3300 vs 300 lumens
- Lower noise level, 27 dB vs 32 dB
- 3D support
- More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1
Common features and specifications
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Product
Nebula Mars II
Optoma HD243X
Model
Mars II
HD243X
Brand
Nebula
Optoma
Reviews
516
1904
Resolution
Native resolution
1280 × 720
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1280 × 720
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
HD
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-150
28-301
Projection distance, m/ft
1 - 3/3.2 - 9.8
0.9 - 7.7/3.2 - 35.3
Aspect ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness, lumens
300
3300
Contrast ratio
1000:1
24000:1
Throw ratio range
1.47:1 - 1.62:1
Color reproduction
Projection system
DLP
DLP
Noise level, dBA
32
27
Power consumption, W
57
300
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
Projection method
front, rear, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount
Wireless connection
Additional features
Android OS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
DLP
Lamp
Lamp type, W
240
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
30000
3500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
30000
12000
Connectivity
HDMI
1
2
VGA input
0
0
Composite video input (RCA)
0
0
Audio input (RCA)
0
0
Audio input (3.5mm)
0
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
MHL
RS-232
0
0
12V trigger
0
1
USB
1
1
USB (service)
0
0
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
5
10
Sound type
stereo
mono
Lens
F-number
2.1-2.31
Focal length, mm
15.59-17.14
Lens shift, %
Zoom ratio
1.1x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
0/32
5/41
Max, C/F
35/95
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
12.2 × 13.8 × 17.8/ 4.8 × 5.4 × 7
31.7 x 10.6 x 24.6/12.5 x 4.2 x 9.7
Weight, kg/pounds
1.4/2.2
3/6.8
Other
Release year
2018
2019
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6.6Nebula Mars II
- 7.3Optoma HD243X
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