Leica Cine 1 is a hot laser TV just released at the consumer electronics exhibition IFA 2022. Many projector fanciers want to compare it with other laser TVs on the market. In this guide, we will compare Leica Cine 1 and its formidable competitor VAVA Chroma from different aspects.
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: Overview
Here is a side-by-side comparison table, and you can know the difference between Leica Cine 1 and VAVA Chroma quickly.
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: Appearance
Leica Cine 1 laser TV adopts purist design philosophy in design, which features a sleek frame and timeless brief design. The logo of Leica is pronounced at the center of the front panel and there is no other redundant decoration for the projector surface. The overall design is elegant and deluxe. The projector is wrapped up by an all-around perforated cover to ensure sound transmission and heat dissipation.
There is a slide cover on the Leica Cine 1 projector to protect the lens. You can close it by pulling the slide cover when you don’t use the projector.
VAVA Chroma adopts black as the main color and adopts some silver-white lines as the embellishment, whose overall style is also brief. The logo of VAVA is centered on the front panel. Just like most laser TVs on the market, the projector’s lens module is located at the groove on the top panel.
As for size and weight, VAVA Chroma is slightly smaller and lighter compared with Leica Cine 1.
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: Image
Leica Cine 1 and VAVA Chroma both adopt laser as the light source with a long lamp life of 25,000 hours. For brightness, Leica Cine 1 100” version has the same brightness of 2,500 ANSI lumens, but the Leica Cine 80” version has just 2,200 ANSI lumens, which is less bright than VAVA Chroma. For resolution, the two projectors have the same 4K resolution.
| Projector Models | Leica Cine 1 | VAVA Chroma |
| Brightness | 2,100 /2,500 ANSI lumens | 2,500 ANSI lumens |
| Resolution | 4K (3840×2160) | 4K (3840×2160) |
| Contrast | 1,000:1 | 3,000:1 |
| Color Gamut | >95% BT 2020 | 106% BT 2020 |
| Light Source | Laser | ALPD Laser |
| Projection Size | 80/100 inches | 80-150 inches |
In terms of image contrast and color gamut, VAVA Chroma has higher color coverage of BT 2020 and higher image contrast than Leica Cine 1, meaning that VAVA Chroma is better in color performance and color gradation.
As for screen size, Leica Cine 1 has two variants, including 80 inches and 100 inches; VAVA Chroma can project at most 150 inches.
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: Throw Ratio
Throw ratio is a core factor for laser TV or UST (Ultra Short Throw) projectors. Leica Cine 1 has a throw ratio of 0.25:1 while VAVA Chroma has a throw ratio of 0.23:1. In other words, it requires a long distance to project the same screen size for Leica Cine 1 as VAVA Chroma. You can use the projector calculator to calculate the exact screen size and throw distance.
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: System
The two projectors both have smart systems. Leica Cine 1 laser TV is powered by VIDAA 6.0, a smart system developed based on Android. In addition, Leica Cine 1 has a built-in TV tuner. You can enjoy some streaming shows or broadcast shows. VAVA Chroma is powered by Android TV and you can access Google-related services conveniently.
Regarding memory, Leica Cine 1 has no built-in memory while VAVA Chroma has a memory of 3GB+32G memory.
| Projector Models | Leica Cine 1 | VAVA Chroma |
| System | VIDAA 6.0 | Android 9.0 |
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: Audio
Leica Cine 1 has two 20W Dolby Atmos speakers while VAVA Chroma has two 30W Harman Kardon speakers. On the whole, VAVA Chroma is more powerful than Leica Cine 1. The two laser TVs both support Dolby Digital Plus.
| Projector Models | Leica Cine 1 | VAVA Chroma |
| Speakers | 2*20W Dolby Atmos speakers | 2*30W Harman Kardon speakers |
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: Connectivity
Connectivity is also critical for projectors. The two laser TVs have versatile interfaces. In terms of HDMI, VAVA Chroma is better as its HDMI interface supports HDCP 2.2. As for USB, Leica Cine 1 has two USB interfaces, including USB 3.0.
| Projector Models | Leica Cine 1 | VAVA Chroma |
| Connectivity | 3*HDMI (HDMI 2.1, eARC) 1*USB2.0 1*USB 3.0 1*Ethernet RJ45 1*3.5 mm Earphone 1* S/PDIF out | 1*USB 3* HDMI (HDCP 2.2) 1* RJ45 LAN 1* S/PDIF out 1* 3.5 mm Earphone |
Leica Cine 1 vs VAVA Chroma: Price
Leica Cine 1 has two variants, and the 80” version costs $6,900 while the 100” version is priced at $7,900, which is expensive compared with VAVA Chroma.
| Projector Models | Leica Cine 1 | VAVA Chroma |
| Price | $6,900/$7,900 | $4,699 |
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Conclusion
Leica Cine 1 and VAVA Chroma are both excellent laser TV options. Compared with Leica Cine 1, VAVA Chroma is better in terms of color performance, cost-efficiency, and audio effect. Leica Cine 1 is better in appearance and outer design.
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