ASUS ProArt Projector A1 vs Dangbei MP1 Max
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 ASUS ProArt Projector A1 |  Dangbei MP1 MaxMSRP $1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | — |
| Addressable resolution | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3–1.56:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Projection distance table | 60″: 1.73–2.07 m · 70″: 2.01–2.42 m · 80″: 2.3–2.76 m · 90″: 2.59–3.11 m · 95″: 2.73–3.28 m · 100″: 2.88–3.45 m · 120″: 3.45–4.14 m · 150″: 4.32–5.18 m | — |
| Zoom type | — | Digital |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2× | — |
| Focus | Manual | Auto |
| Fixed offset | 83% | — |
| Image size range | 40–200 in | 40–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -40–40° | — |
| Horizontal keystone | -40–40° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | Hybrid laser + LED |
| Light source detail | R/G/B LED | Triple laser + LED |
| Light source life | Max: 30,000 h | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 3,100 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 3,000 lm | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 800:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | 98% | — |
| DCI-P3 gamut | 82% | — |
| BT.2020 gamut | — | 110% |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | — |
| Greyscale control points | — | 11 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 120 Hz | 1920×1080: 240 Hz |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 24 W |
| Speaker count | — | 2 |
| DTS | — | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | — | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, eARC |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–101 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan frequency | 24–120 Hz | — |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | — | Google TV |
| Netflix | — | Native |
| Casting | — | Chromecast built-in |
| RAM | — | 2 GB |
| Storage | — | 32 GB |
| SoC | — | Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D sync method | DLP-Link | — |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side | Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | — | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | Yes |
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | — | Type: built_in_stand · Horizontal rotation deg: 360 · Vertical tilt deg: 135 |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 32 dB(A) · Eco: 28 dB(A) | Standard: 24 dB(A) |
| Noise measurement distance | — | 1 m |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | — |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling |
| Power consumption (max) | 370 W | 190 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 405 mm | 296 mm |
| Depth | 283 mm | 230 mm |
| Height | 99 mm | 247 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 kg | 5.6 kg |
| Colours / finishes | Black | Dark grey |
| Mount hole pattern | — | Thread: 1/4-inch · Depth in: 0.26 · Holes: 1 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 laser product (IEC 60825-1:2014) |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | CE, UKCA, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| User manual | https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/A1/E18284_ProArt_A1_LED_Projector_EM_WEB.pdf | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/MP1_Max-20250616.pdf?v=1750052373 |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Hdmi cable, Power cord, Remote control, Wifi dongle, Carrying bag, Aaa batteries, Calibration report, Quick start guide, Warranty card | Remote, Batteries, Carrying case, Power plug, Manual |
| Remote type | — | Bluetooth |