Dangbei Freedo vs ViewSonic M2e

Dangbei Freedo is $160 cheaper and in stock. ViewSonic M2e is lighter.

	Dangbei Freedo$439 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic M2eMSRP $599

Key differences
White light output
White light output	450 lm ISO (Max power)	400 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$599	$599
Best price
Best price	$439	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	450 lm ISO (Max power)	400 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	1,000 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	0.23 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 124% area · DCI-P3 90%	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	D65	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	4-channel LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	40–180 in	30–100 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	About 100%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	—	6.35 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical 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	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI (ARC)	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.1	4.2
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
Google-certified
Google-certified	Yes	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	—
Storage
Storage	16 GB	10 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	6 W	3 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	HDMI ARC	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	ARCDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	109 × 131 × 239 mm	184 × 184 × 54 mm
Weight
Weight	1,400 g	1,000 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Gimbal, 165° tilt	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 55 W	75 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	—	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
DC input	—	19 V
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	65 W	Over 45 W
Battery
Battery	60 Wh	—
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	150 min	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA, FCC	CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/User_Guide_Freedo_Multiple_Languages_V1.pdf?v=1729135986	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M2E/M2e_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Carry case	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	IR

Dangbei Freedo$439 · Amazon

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