Optoma IntelliGO S1 vs ML1050 ST+ - Where are the differences?

Brand
Optoma
Optoma
Product name
IntelliGO S1
ML1050 ST+
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Audio
Built-in speakers
Built-in speakers
Yes
Built-in speakers
Yes
Watts speakers
Watts speakers
2 Watt
Watts speakers
1 Watt
Battery
Battery integrated
Battery integrated
No
Battery integrated
No
Battery capacity
Battery capacity
454,0 minutes
Battery capacity
397,0 minutes
Image
Full HD
Full HD
No
Full HD
No
HD
HD
Yes
HD
Yes
Brightness
Brightness
500 Lumen
Brightness
1000 Lumen
Max. resolution
Max. resolution
1920 x 1200
Max. resolution
1920 x 1200
Native aspect ratio
Native aspect ratio
16 : 10
Native aspect ratio
16 : 10
Resolution
Resolution
1280 x 720
Resolution
1280 x 800
True 4K
True 4K
No
True 4K
No
True UHD
True UHD
No
True UHD
No
Periphery
Audio
Audio
Yes
Audio
Yes
HDMI
HDMI
1
HDMI
1
USB
USB
2
USB
1
Sensors
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth
No
WLAN
WLAN
No
WLAN
Yes
Specifications
Life lamp
Life lamp
20000 hours
Life lamp
20000 hours
Noise
Noise
34 dB
Noise
28 dB
Weight
Weight
454 g
Weight
397 g

Where are the differences?

Both mini projectors were produced by Optoma. Still, the two models have a couple of notable differences. Let's have a closer look at some of them.

Image

The Optoma IntelliGO S1 can run at a maximum of 500 Lumen, which is more than the Optoma ML1050 ST+ runs on. the Optoma ML1050 ST+'s maximum performance are 1000 Lumen.

Resolution

Another key consideration when purchasing a mini projector, is its resolution. Some mini projectors support HD, others Full HD, and then there's even True UHD or 4K mini projectors. When it comes to these two, The Optoma IntelliGO S1 runs on HD with a 1280 x 720 resolution. The Optoma ML1050 ST+'s resolution can be considered non-standard at 1280 x 800.

Battery

As far as batteries go, we believe that it's very useful for your portable mini projector to have them. Whether you're out with friends or hold a presentation at work: Batteries can't hurt in case you don't have access to a power outlet. Unfortunately, either the Optoma IntelliGO S1, or the Optoma ML1050 ST+ runs on batteries, which is why you should make sure to have a power supply close to your mini projector.

How long does the battery last?

The battery of the IntelliGO S1 lasts for up 454,0 minutes, which is longer than the ML1050 ST+'s. This one just lasts for 397,0 minutes. This point goes to the IntelliGO S1. It's important to remember that depending on what you use your projector for, the actual battery time might be a little lower after all.

Sensors

Most of the time, we want to connect our media devices to the Internet for practical reasons, such as watching the latest cat videos! The mini projector scene is catching up to this and some models are already equipped with WiFi functions. In this case, only the Optoma ML1050 ST+ gives you the possibility to connect to the web.

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