ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs Dangbei Neo

ASUS ZenBeam L2 is in stock. Dangbei Neo is $150 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR.

	ASUS ZenBeam L2$699 · Amazon Buy	Dangbei NeoMSRP $549

Key differences
White light output
White light output	400 lm ANSI	540 lm ISO
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 22 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$699.99	$549
Best price
Best price	$699	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	400 lm ANSI	540 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	960 lm (LED lumens)	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	0.33 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	400:1	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	About DCI-P3 90%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	RGB LED	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	30–120 in	37.5–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0	HDMI (ARC)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.0
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	Linux
OS version
OS version	12	—
Google-certified
Google-certified	Yes	—
Chipset
Chipset	Amlogic S905Y4	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	1 GB
Storage
Storage	16 GB	8 GB
Security updates until
Security updates until	31 Dec 2026	—
Netflix
Netflix	Via dongle	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	12 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Tuned by
Tuned by	Harman Kardon	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Bluetooth	Optical
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	132 × 132 × 172 mm	200 × 157 × 100 mm
Weight
Weight	1,570 g	1,420 g
Colours
Colours	Blue	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Foot, 8° tilt	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 90 W	Max 75 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	60 W	—
USB-C PD out
USB-C PD out	7.5 W	—
Battery
Battery	65 Wh	—
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	210 min	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 22 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG1
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, RCM	CE, UKCA
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L2/E25011_ZenBeam_L2_EM_V3_WEB.pdf?model=L2	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240221/Dangbei-Neo-User-Manual-20240218.pdf
In the box
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, User manual
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	Bluetooth

ASUS ZenBeam L2$699 · Amazon

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