Is 685 ANSI lumens bright enough?

Only for dark or heavily dimmed rooms. At 685 ANSI lumens in bright mode, a 100-inch image will look washed out with any ambient light.

No. The lens is fixed at a 1.2:1 throw ratio, so you place the projector where the image size fits rather than zooming.

Can I play 4K content on it?

It accepts a signal but displays at native 1080p. There is no 4K panel or pixel shifting.

How long will the laser last?

Optoma rates the laser light source at 30,000 hours, which is many years of typical use without a lamp replacement.

Expect the projector, a power supply and a remote. Check the listing for the exact bundle, since only one store prices it new.

The only new price given is $619.95 at Macy's as of November 6, 2026. With one seller, compare against the ML1080ST and older lamp models before buying.

Where is the Optoma ML1080 cheapest?

At Macy's, for $619.95, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Optoma ML1080?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Macy's, audiogeneral.com, Electronic Express.

Optoma ML1080

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$619.95at Macy'sObserved at 4:36 AM

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Optoma ML1080

Best price now

$619.95at Macy'sObserved at 4:36 AM

Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Our take on the Optoma ML1080

The Optoma ML1080 is a 2.2 lb portable laser projector with native 1080p resolution and a fixed 1.2:1 lens. Its laser light source is rated for 30,000 hours, and it adds auto focus, four-corner keystone correction and Bluetooth audio. The best new price is $619.95 at Macy's as of November 6, 2026, with only one store listing it new.

Best forPortable movie nights and travelSmall or dim roomsGaming at high refresh ratesStreaming with a stick or console

Pros

Very light at 2.2 lb and small at 6.2 inches wide
Laser light source rated 30,000 hours
Auto focus and four-corner keystone make setup quick
Supports 24–240 Hz refresh for smooth gaming
Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity plus a built-in speaker

Cons

Dim output: 685 ANSI lumens in bright mode, 1,200 lumen claimed
Fixed lens with no optical zoom
1080p only, no 4K input
Built-in audio is basic; a 3.5mm line-out is the upgrade path

Optoma ML1080 prices at every store

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$619.95Observed at 4:36 AM
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Optoma ML1080 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $579.00 on Nov 6 at Electronic Express. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 6.

Specifications

Native Resolution: 1080p
Supported Resolutions: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Projected Image Size: 100 (maximum diagonal image size)
Display Type: DLP Projector
Refresh Rate: 24 Hz - 240 Hz (vertical scan range)
Light Source Type: Laser
Light Source Brightness: 685 ANSI Lumens (BRIGHT mode)
Light Source Life: 30,000 hours
Contrast Ratio: 3,000,000:1
Zoom: No zoom
Focus: Auto focus, Automatic, Manual adjustment (via the menu), Power focus
Weight: 2.20 lb
Dimensions: 6.2 (width)
Throw Ratio: 1.2:1
Keystone Correction: Four-corner correction
Lens Highlights: Short Throw (ML1080ST version)
Lens Shift: 100% (offset)
Optical Zoom: No zoom, Fixed Lens
Inputs: HDMI
Outputs: 1 x audio line-out - 3.5mm audio jack
Audio Output: 3.5mm headphone jack
Built-In Speaker: Yes
Mounting Type: Front (projection method)

Questions and answers

Is 685 ANSI lumens bright enough?: Only for dark or heavily dimmed rooms. At 685 ANSI lumens in bright mode, a 100-inch image will look washed out with any ambient light.
Does it have zoom?: No. The lens is fixed at a 1.2:1 throw ratio, so you place the projector where the image size fits rather than zooming.
Can I play 4K content on it?: It accepts a signal but displays at native 1080p. There is no 4K panel or pixel shifting.
How long will the laser last?: Optoma rates the laser light source at 30,000 hours, which is many years of typical use without a lamp replacement.
What is in the box?: Expect the projector, a power supply and a remote. Check the listing for the exact bundle, since only one store prices it new.
When is it cheapest?: The only new price given is $619.95 at Macy's as of November 6, 2026. With one seller, compare against the ML1080ST and older lamp models before buying.
Where is the Optoma ML1080 cheapest?: At Macy's, for $619.95, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Optoma ML1080?: 3 stores we checked sell it, including Macy's, audiogeneral.com, Electronic Express.