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Dangbei DBOX02 vs Epson Home Cinema 1080

Dangbei DBOX02 is better for gaming and quieter. Epson Home Cinema 1080 is $219.21 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

Dangbei DBOX02$1,199 · Amazon
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Epson Home Cinema 1080$979.79 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
2,450 lm ISO3,400 lm ISO (Normal power)
Throw ratio
1.27:11.02–1.23:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG—
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
24 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,899$749.99
Best price
$1,199$979.79
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8 m2.3–2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
2,450 lm ISO3,400 lm ISO (Normal power)
Colour light output
—3,400 lm (Normal power)
Brightness by mode
—Normal 3,400 lm · Eco 2,200 lm
Eco brightness
—65%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.61 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
—16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG—
3D
Yes—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
ALPD—
Lamp power
—210 W
Replacement lamp
—ELPLP97
Light-source life
30,000 h6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.27:11.02–1.23:1
Image size
60–200 in30–300 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.21×Derived
Focal length
—14.06–16.82 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.58–1.7
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesNo
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI (eARC) · HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
—WUXGA
Audio inputs
—RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.2—
Ethernet
Yes—
Smart platform
Google TVNone
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
32 GB—
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-inMiracast
Audio
Speaker power
24 W2 W
Speakers
21
Layout
—Mono
Audio formats
DTS:X—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
236 × 202 × 167 mm302 × 249 × 87 mm
Weight
3,980 g2,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—3 × M4, 9 mm screws
Tripod socket
Yes—
Exhaust
Side—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
—3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 150 WNormal 345 W · Eco 235 W
Standby
—0.3 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
100–240 V100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
24 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
CE, UKCAFCC
Warranty
1 yr🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇵🇷 PR 2 yr
User manual
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/User_Guide_DBOX02_Multiple_Languages_V1.pdf?v=1729059904https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59124.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Cleaning kitPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Bluetooth—
Dangbei DBOX02$1,199 · Amazon
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Epson Home Cinema 1080$979.79 · Amazon
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