Dangbei DBOX02 vs ViewSonic X1

Dangbei DBOX02 is better for gaming, broader on HDR and in stock. ViewSonic X1 is $200 cheaper and lighter.

	Dangbei DBOX02$1,199 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic X1MSRP $999

Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,450 lm ISO	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.27:1	1.15–1.5:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	LED
Fan noise
Fan noise	24 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$1,899	$999
Best price
Best price	$1,199	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8 m	2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,450 lm ISO	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,100 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.65 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	—
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG	HDR10
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	—	Adjustable
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	2
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	LED
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	ALPD	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.27:1	1.15–1.5:1
Image size
Image size	60–200 in	60–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.3×Derived
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.59–2.87
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	0–10%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz	4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI (eARC) · HDMI	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.2	4.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	—
Storage
Storage	32 GB	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Via dongle
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	24 W	12 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Audio formats
Audio formats	DTS:X	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	236 × 202 × 167 mm	355 × 244 × 121 mm
Weight
Weight	3,980 g	3,600 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	Side	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 150 W	218 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	24 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	3 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	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/X1_X2/X1_X2_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Cleaning kit	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	—

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