ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs Dangbei Freedo

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ASUS ZenBeam L2
MSRP $699.99
Dangbei FreedoDangbei Freedo
MSRP $599
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.23 in0.23 in
Native resolution1920 Γ— 1080β€”
Addressable resolutionβ€”1920 Γ— 1080
Optics
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Projection distance table30β€³: 0.8 m Β· 40β€³: 1.06 m Β· 50β€³: 1.33 m Β· 60β€³: 1.59 m Β· 70β€³: 1.86 m Β· 80β€³: 2.12 m Β· 90β€³: 2.39 m Β· 100β€³: 2.65 m Β· 110β€³: 2.92 m Β· 120β€³: 3.19 m60β€³: 1.6 m Β· 80β€³: 2.1 m Β· 100β€³: 2.7 m Β· 120β€³: 3.2 m
Zoom typeNoneDigital
FocusAutoAuto
Fixed offset100%100%
Image size range30–120 in40–180 in
Vertical keystone-40–40Β°β€”
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Corner / warp correction4pt4pt
Light source
Light source typeLEDLED
Light source detailR/G/B LEDβ€”
Light source lifeRated: 30,000 hRated: 30,000 h
Life definitionUnspecifiedβ€”
Brightness
ISO light outputβ€”450 lm
ANSI lumens400 lmβ€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)960β€”
Claimed brightness unitLED lumensβ€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast400:1β€”
Colour
Rec.709 gamutβ€”124%
DCI-P3 gamutβ€”90%
Colour temperature presetsβ€”D65
Bit depth / 'number of colours'8 bitβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, HLG
Audio
Speaker power10 W6 W
Speaker count12
Audio channelsMonoβ€”
Audio partnerHarman/Kardonβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mmHDMI ARC
HDMI ARCβ€”Yes
Bluetooth speaker modeβ€”Yes
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count11
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI: HDMI 2.0HDMI: HDMI, ARC
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)Yesβ€”
USB media playbackβ€”Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth versionβ€”5.1
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVGoogle TV
OS version12β€”
Certified OSYesYes
NetflixVia dongleNative
CastingChromecast built-inChromecast built-in
RAM2 GB2 GB
Storage16 GB16 GB
SoCAmlogic S905Y4β€”
Update policyProduct security updates for 3 years (until 31/12/2026)β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedβ€”
Auto keystoneYesYes
Screen fit / alignmentYesYes
Obstacle avoidanceYesYes
Eye-protection sensorβ€”Yes
Integrated stand / gimbalType: fold_out_foot Β· Tilt deg: 4–8Type: gimbal Β· Tilt min deg: -30 Β· Tilt max deg: 135 Β· Tilt range deg: 165
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Standard: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 28 dB(A)β€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C0–35Β°C
Operating humidity20–90%RHβ€”
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Rear, Ceiling
Rated voltage100–240 Vβ€”
Rated frequency50–60 Hzβ€”
Power consumption (max)90 W55 W
Standby power0.5 Wβ€”
Power supplyExternal brickExternal brick
Battery capacity65 Wh60 Wh
Battery runtime210 min150 min
USB-C PD input60 W65 W
USB-C PD output7.5 Wβ€”
Physical & installation
Width132 mm109 mm
Depth132 mm131 mm
Height172 mm239 mm
Weight1.57 kg1.4 kg
Colours / finishesNavyβ€”
Tripod socketYesβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupβ€”RG2
Laser product classβ€”Class 1
Safety & market certificationsFCC, CE, RCMFCC, CE, UKCA
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yr
User manualhttps://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L2/E25011_ZenBeam_L2_EM_V3_WEB.pdf?model=L2https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/User_Guide_Freedo_Multiple_Languages_V1.pdf?v=1729135986
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Android tv box, Power adapter, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Carrying bag, Quick start guide, Warranty cardProjector, Power adapter, Remote control, Aaa batteries, Carrying bag, User manual
Remote typeBluetoothBluetooth