ASUS ZenBeam S2 vs Dangbei N2

ASUS ZenBeam S2 is $50 cheaper and lighter. Dangbei N2 is sharper.

	ASUS ZenBeam S2MSRP $449	Dangbei N2MSRP $499

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	400 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	720p (1280 × 720)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.12:1	1.26:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$499
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5 m	2.8 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	400 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	500 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	Other
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.3 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	720p (1280 × 720)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	4,000:1	2,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bitDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
3D
3D	Yes	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	RGB LED	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h max	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.12:1	1.26:1
Image size
Image size	60–120 in	45–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	20°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	—	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	37.8–79.9 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	50–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	Google TV
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Casting
Casting	—	DLNA
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	12 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	120 × 120 × 35 mm	—
Weight
Weight	497 g	2,200 g
Colours
Colours	White, Blue	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	—
Power draw
Power draw	Up to Max 65 W	—
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
USB-C PD out
USB-C PD out	7.5 WDerived	—
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	Up to 210 min	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG1
Marks
Marks	—	CE, UKCA
Warranty
Warranty	—	1 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240611/User%20Guide_Dangbei%20N2.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Carry case	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	—	IR · Bluetooth