Dangbei DBOX02 Pro vs Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K

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	Dangbei DBOX02 Pro MSRP $1,599	Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K MSRP $1,999.99
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Technology brand	DLP	DLP
Number of imaging devices	1	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	—
Native aspect ratio	—	16:9
Pixel shift	—	Other
Addressable resolution	3840 × 2160	3840 × 2160
Optics
Throw ratio	1.27:1	1.27:1
Throw reference point	—	Lens
Projection distance table	80″: 2.2 m · 100″: 2.8 m · 120″: 3.37 m · 150″: 4.2 m	60″: 1.68 m · 70″: 1.97 m · 80″: 2.25 m · 90″: 2.53 m · 100″: 2.81 m · 110″: 3.1 m · 120″: 3.37 m · 130″: 3.65 m · 140″: 3.93 m · 150″: 4.22 m
Zoom type	Digital	Digital
Focus	Auto	Auto
Vertical lens shift	0%	—
Horizontal lens shift	0%	—
Motorized lens shift	—	No
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Image size range	40–300 in	60–150 in
Corner / warp correction	4pt	—
Light source
Light source type	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	LaserVibe laser engine using blue and red lasers	Laser (ALPD 3.0)
Light source life	—	Rated: 25,000 h
Laser wavelengths	R 640 nm, G 530 nm, B 460 nm	—
Brightness
ISO light output	2,000 lm	—
ANSI lumens	—	2,200 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	—	1,500,000:1
Colour
Rec.709 gamut	108%	—
Gamut metric	Area	—
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	8 bit	8 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	—	None
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max refresh rate	1920×1080: 240 Hz	—
Audio
Speaker power	24 W	30 W
Speaker count	2	4
DTS	Yes	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm
HDMI eARC	Yes	—
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth audio out	Yes	—
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	3840 × 2160	3840 × 2160
HDMI port count	2	1
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1 (eARC): HDMI 2.1, eARC; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1	HDMI: HDMI 2.0
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version	5.2	5.0
Ethernet	Yes	—
Firmware / software
Smart OS	Google TV	Android TV
OS version	—	10.0
Netflix	Native	Native
Casting	Chromecast built-in	Chromecast built-in
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Storage	32 GB	16 GB
SoC	Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU with Mali-G52 GPU	Quad-core Arm Cortex-A55, Arm Mali-G31 MP2 GPU
3D
3D support	Yes	Yes
3D sync method	—	DLP-Link
3D formats	Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Setup automation
Autofocus	—	When moved
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Screen fit / alignment	Yes	Yes
Obstacle avoidance	Yes	Yes
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Integrated stand / gimbal	Type: gimbal · Pan deg: 360 · Tilt deg: 120	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Standard: 24 dB(A)	Rated: 28 dB(A)
Noise measurement distance	1 m	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–35°C
Operating orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	—	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	110 W	200 W
Power consumption by mode	Off: 0.5 W · Standby: 0.5 W · Networked standby: 2 W	—
Standby power	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby power	2 W	—
Power supply	External brick	Internal
Physical & installation
Width	263 mm	—
Depth	216 mm	—
Height	247 mm	—
Weight	4.8 kg	4.85 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	—	Side
Colours / finishes	Dark grey	—
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M25 · Depth mm: 10 · Holes: 1	—
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	RG1
Laser product class	Class 1	Class 1
Safety & market certifications	CE, UKCA, FCC	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr	🇺🇸 US 1 yr
User manual	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/DBOX02Pro_20250630.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11829.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Remote, Batteries, Power adapter, Power cable, Manual, Screw release plate	Streaming dongle, Remote, Power cord, Batteries, Quick start guide
Remote type	Bluetooth	—