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Dangbei DBOX02 vs Epson Home Cinema 3800

Dangbei DBOX02 is $450 cheaper, better for gaming and quieter. Epson Home Cinema 3800 is brighter.

Dangbei DBOX02$1,199 · Amazon
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Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
2,450 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.27:11.32–2.15:1
Lowest input lag
—20 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
24 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,899$1,699.99
Best price
$1,199$1,649
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8 m2.9–4.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
2,450 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—3,000 lm
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.61 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
—Up to 100,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Picture mode memories
—10
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—RF
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light engine
ALPD—
Lamp power
—250 W
Light-source life
30,000 h3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.27:11.32–2.15:1
Image size
60–200 in40–300 in
Projection offset
100%—
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.63×Derived
Focal length
—18.2–29.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.49–1.77
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
YesNo
Vertical lens shift
None±60%
Horizontal lens shift
None±24%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesNo
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens elements
—12
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
—No
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
—Over 4K UHD: 60 Hz 20 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI (eARC) · HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
—RS-232, 12 V trigger
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth
5.23.0
Ethernet
Yes—
Smart platform
Google TVNone
RAM
2 GB—
Storage
32 GB—
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-in—
Audio
Speaker power
24 W20 W
Speakers
22
Layout
—Stereo
Audio formats
DTS:X—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
236 × 202 × 167 mm410 × 330 × 157 mm
Weight
3,980 g6,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—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 WMax 406 W · Normal 376 W · Eco 309 W
Standby
—0.5 W
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
100–240 V100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
24 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
CE, UKCAFCC, UL
Warranty
1 yr2 yr (light source 3 mo)
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/cpd57551.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, Lens cap
Remote
BluetoothBacklit
Dangbei DBOX02$1,199 · Amazon
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Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
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