KODAK LUMA 150 and Emotn C1 are both projectors using LED as the light source. What are the differences between them? Which is better?
The side-by-side comparison table below will help you know more about their differences.
Appearance
KODAK LUMA 150 adopts white as the main color and rose gold as an embellishment. Emotn C1 adopts white as the main color and fluorescent yellow as embellishment. The outer design of Emotn C1 is relatively vivid and energetic.
KODAK LUMA 150 measures 3.1 x 3.1 x 0.87 inches while Emotn C1 measures 8.85 x 7.32 x 4.25 inches. KODAK LUMA 150 is relatively small in terms of size.
The lens of KODAK LUMA 150 is small and located at the side frame. The projection size is restricted. The lens of Emotn C1 is relatively big and grand, which is located on the left side of the front.
Emotn C1 also has a long groove made of silica gel working as a phone stand. There are two fluorescent yellow sidebars made of silica gel on the two sides, bringing a soft touch when you hold and move the projector.
On the whole, Emotn C1 performs better in terms of appearance and outer design.
Image Quality
KODAK LUMA 150 and Emotn C1 both use LED as the light source. They all support manual keystone correction.
KODAK LUMA 150 has a native resolution of 854*480P with a brightness of 60 ANSI lumens. The configuration is relatively poor compared with common projectors.
Emotn C1 features a native resolution of 720P and a brightness up to 8,500 lumens, meaning that it can project a clear and bright image even under ambient light.
In addition, KODAK LUMA 150 can project a maximum screen size of 150 inches while Emotn C1 can project a big screen up to 200 inches.
Let’s see the image comparison.
From the comparison above, we can see that the image of Emotn C1 has more details and the image is bright. Emotn C1 performs better in terms of image quality, brightness, and image size.
Screen Mirroring
KODAK LUMA 150 and Emotn C1 have no built-in operating system. Therefore, screen mirroring is important.
KODAK LUMA 150 can only mirror by means of two wireless mirroring methods, Airplay and Miracast. You can’t use wired screen mirroring.
Emotn C1 supports both wired and wireless screen mirroring, providing more choices for users. Wired mirroring is stable and quick, and wireless mirroring is relatively flexible and convenient. You can follow the mirroring method on the homepage and use the feature quickly.
In addition, Emotn C1 can send out its own Wi-Fi signal. You can connect to its signal when you go out or have a picnic though there is no local Wi-Fi network.
Compared with KODAK LUMA 150, Emotn C1 is more powerful in terms of screen mirroring.
Connectivity
For multimedia projectors, ports and connectivity are also vital.
KODAK LUMA 150 has only 1 USB, 1 HDM, and 1 microSD slot. Its ports are relatively less than Emotn C1.
Emotn C1 is equipped with various ports, including 2 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, 1 VGA port, 1 AV port, 1 audio output, and 1 SD/TF card slot, supporting TV boxes, computers, phones, DVD player, and other external devices.
One of the two USB ports is used for charging, and the other can transmit data, which can also be used for wired screen mirroring. You can use an AV port to connect to DVD players and connect to computers by means of a VGA port. The HDMI ports are used for connecting to TV Boxes, PS4, PC, and various devices.
Conclusion
KODAK LUMA 150 and Emotn C1 are both multi-media projectors, but Emotn C1 is better in terms of image quality, screen size, screen mirroring, and ports.
If you want a projector for home or outdoor use, you can just buy Emotn C1 because Emotn C1 is much smarter and cheaper. KODAK LUMA 150 is sold at $249 while Emotn C1 costs just $179.
