ASUS ZenBeam S2 vs WEMAX S5

ASUS ZenBeam S2 is lighter. WEMAX S5 is $49.01 cheaper, sharper and quieter.

	ASUS ZenBeam S2MSRP $449	WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	500 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	720p (1280 × 720)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.12:1	1.21:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$449	$1,099
Best price
Best price	—	$399.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.5 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	500 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	500 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
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	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bitDerived	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
3D
3D	Yes	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB LED	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	ALPD
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h max	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.12:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	60–120 in	60–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focus
Focus	—	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°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	37.8–79.9 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	50–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	Linux
RAM
RAM	—	1 GB
Storage
Storage	—	8 GB
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
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	175 × 175 × 48 mm
Weight
Weight	497 g	830 g
Colours
Colours	White, Blue	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	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	30–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	5,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Up to Max 65 W	Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	65 W
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)	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG1
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	2 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Carry case	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries

ASUS ZenBeam S2MSRP $449

WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon

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