ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs Dangbei N2

	ASUS ZenBeam L2 $699	Dangbei N2 MSRP $499
Key differences
White light output	400 lm ANSI	400 lm ISO
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.26:1
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10, + HLG
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Price	$699	MSRP $499
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	400 lmDerived	400 lmDerived
White light output	400 lm ANSI	400 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	960 lm (LED lumens)	—
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	Other
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	—
On-screen resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	400:1	2,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10, + HLG
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter	RGB LED	—
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.26:1
Image size	30–120 in	45–120 in
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom	None	Digital
Focus	Motorised	—
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	60 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0	HDMI 1.4
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	1Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.0Derived	HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Smart platform	Android TV	Google TV
OS version	12	—
Google-certified	Yes	—
Chipset	Amlogic S905Y4	—
RAM	2 GB	—
Storage	16 GB	—
Security updates until	31 Dec 2026	—
Netflix	Via dongle	Built in
Casting	+ Chromecast built-in	+ DLNA
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	12 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	Mono	—
Tuned by	Harman Kardon	—
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, + Bluetooth	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	132 × 132 × 172 mm	—
Weight	1,570 g	2,200 g
Colours	+ Blue	+ Black, + White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand	Foot, 8° tilt	—
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	—
Power draw	Max 90 W	—
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
USB-C PD in	60 W	—
USB-C PD out	7.5 W	—
Battery	65 Wh	—
Battery runtime	210 min	—
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group	—	RG1
Marks	CE, + FCC, + RCM	CE, + UKCA
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr	1 yr
User manual	https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L2/E25011_ZenBeam_L2_EM_V3_WEB.pdf?model=L2	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240611/User%20Guide_Dangbei%20N2.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + Carry case, + Streaming dongle	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual
Remote	Bluetooth	IR · Bluetooth