Dangbei DBOX02 Pro vs Sony VPL-VW915ES
 Dangbei DBOX02 Pro$898.98 |  MSRP $19,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 2,000 lm ISO | — |
| Native resolution | — | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Fan noise | Up to 24 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Price | $898.98 | MSRP $19,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.8 m | 3.1–6.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,000 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 2,000 lm ISO | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,000 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | — | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Iris + light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 108% area | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | — |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, + HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | Dynamic HDR Enhancer |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Side-by-side, Top-bottom | + Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + 2D → 3D |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue + red laser | — |
| Light engine | LaserVibe | — |
| Laser wavelengths | R 640 · G 530 · B 460 nm | — |
| Light-source life | — | Up to 20,000 h |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Throw measured from | — | Lens |
| Image size | 40–300 in | 60–300 in |
| Zoom | Digital | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 2.05×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 21.7–44.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 3–4 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Vertical lens shift | None | -80–85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | — | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 5 |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 240 Hz | DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 240 HzDerived | — |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.1 (eARC) · HDMI 2.1 | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.1Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | — | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4, Crestron, AMX |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 24 W | — |
| Speakers | 2 | — |
| Audio formats | DTS | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | — |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | — |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 263 × 216 × 247 mm | 560 × 496 × 223 mm |
| Weight | 4,800 g | About 20,000 g |
| Colours | Grey | — |
| Orientations | — | Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | Gimbal, 120° tilt, 360° pan | — |
| Ceiling mount | — | M5, 5.3–7 mm screws, 1.4 N·m |
| Exhaust | — | Rear |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | — | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 110 W | Max 430 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | Up to 2 W | 1 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to 24 dB(A) | 24 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Marks | CE, UKCA, FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 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_11340.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, User manual, + Lens cap |
| Remote | Bluetooth | IR · backlit |