Dangbei DBOX02 vs Optoma UHZ36

Dangbei DBOX02 is quieter and broader on HDR. Optoma UHZ36 is brighter and lighter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	2,450 lm ISO	3,500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.27:1	1.21–1.59:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	4.4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	24 dB(A)	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,899	A$1,299
Best price
Best price	$1,199	$1,199
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8 m	2.7–3.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	2,450 lm ISO	3,500 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	1,500,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	—	Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	—	Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	No
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	ALPD	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.27:1	1.21–1.59:1
Image size
Image size	60–200 in	28–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	105%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.31×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	12.81–16.74 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.94–2.23
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	—
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 240 Hz 4.4 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI (eARC) · HDMI	2 × HDMI 2.0
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	No
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	—
Storage
Storage	32 GB	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	24 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	1
Layout
Layout	—	Mono
Audio formats
Audio formats	DTS:X	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	236 × 202 × 167 mm	274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
Weight	3,980 g	3,400 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	Side	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 150 W	Max 173 W · Normal 150 W · Eco 85 W
Standby
Standby	—	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	24 dB(A)	Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/User_Guide_DBOX02_Multiple_Languages_V1.pdf?v=1729059904	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Cleaning kit	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	Backlit

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