Dangbei MP1 Max vs Sony VPL-XW7000ES

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Dangbei MP1 MaxDangbei MP1 Max
MSRP $1,999
Sony VPL-XW7000ES
MSRP $27,999.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPLCoS
Technology brandDLPSXRD
Number of imaging devicesβ€”3
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.61 in
Native aspect ratioβ€”16:9
Native resolutionβ€”3840 Γ— 2160
Pixel shiftβ€”None
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 2160β€”
Optical system descriptionβ€”3 x 0.61-inch SXRD (reflective LCoS) panels with wide dynamic range optics
Panel alignment / convergence controlβ€”Zone
Optics
Throw ratio1.2:11.35–2.84:1
Throw reference pointβ€”Lens
Projection distance tableβ€”60β€³: 1.78–3.75 m Β· 80β€³: 2.38–5.02 m Β· 100β€³: 2.99–6.28 m Β· 120β€³: 3.6–7.55 m Β· 150β€³: 4.51–9.45 m Β· 170β€³: 5.12–10.72 m Β· 200β€³: 6.03–12.62 m Β· 250β€³: 7.54–15.78 m Β· 300β€³: 9.06–18.95 m
Zoom typeDigitalOptical
Zoom ratioβ€”2.1Γ—
FocusAutoMotorized
Vertical lens shiftβ€”Β±85%
Horizontal lens shiftβ€”Β±36%
Motorized lens shiftβ€”Yes
F-numberβ€”2.5–3.24
Lens apertureβ€”70 mm
Image size range40–300 in60–300 in
Lens memoryβ€”3
Corner / warp correction4ptβ€”
Light source
Light source typeHybrid laser + LEDLaser (phosphor)
Light source detailTriple laser + LEDLaser diode
Light source lifeβ€”Rated: 20,000 h
Light-source dimmingβ€”Continuous
Brightness
ISO light output3,100 lmβ€”
ANSI lumensβ€”3,200 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic light controlβ€”Laser dimming
Manual iris / apertureβ€”No
Colour
DCI-P3 gamutβ€”95%
BT.2020 gamut110%β€”
Gamut metricβ€”Coverage
Colour temperature presetsβ€”D93, D65, D55, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presetsβ€”2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Calibration & picture control
Colour management systemβ€”6-axis
Greyscale control points11β€”
Picture mode memoriesβ€”10
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeβ€”Dynamic
Tone-mapping brand nameβ€”Dynamic HDR Enhancer
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz1920Γ—1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)β€”3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms
Audio
Speaker power24 Wβ€”
Speaker count20
DTSYesβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetoothβ€”
HDMI eARCYesβ€”
Bluetooth speaker modeYesβ€”
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signalβ€”4096 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, eARCHDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3
Horizontal scan frequencyβ€”26.97–135 kHzDerived
Vertical scan frequencyβ€”23.98–120 HzDerived
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232β€”Yes
LAN controlβ€”Yes
Wired IR inputβ€”Yes
12 V triggerβ€”Yes
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Crestron, Control4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6β€”
Bluetooth version5.2β€”
EthernetNoYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSGoogle TVNone
NetflixNativeβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
RAM2 GBβ€”
Storage32 GBβ€”
SoCQuad-core ARM Cortex-A55β€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodβ€”RF
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottomSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing
Glasses includedβ€”0
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Obstacle avoidanceYesβ€”
Eye-protection sensorYesβ€”
Integrated stand / gimbalType: built_in_stand Β· Horizontal rotation deg: 360 Β· Vertical tilt deg: 135β€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Standard: 24 dB(A)Acoustic noise: 26 dB(A)
Noise measurement standardβ€”Unspecified
Noise measurement distance1 mβ€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidityβ€”20–80%RH
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsTable, CeilingTable, Ceiling
Rated voltageβ€”100–240 V
Rated frequencyβ€”50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)190 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeβ€”Power consumption: 420 W
Standby power0.5 W0.3 W
Networked standby powerβ€”0.5 W
Power supplyExternal brickInternal
Physical & installation
Width296 mm460 mm
Depth230 mm517 mm
Height247 mm210 mm
Weight5.6 kg14 kg
Exhaust / intake directionβ€”Rear
Colours / finishesDark greyBlack, White
Mount hole patternThread: 1/4-inch Β· Depth in: 0.26 Β· Holes: 1β€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2β€”
Laser product classClass 1 laser product (IEC 60825-1:2014)β€”
Safety & market certificationsCE, UKCA, FCCIMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 1 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
User manualhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0582/1127/0815/files/MP1_Max-20250616.pdf?v=1750052373https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
Box contentsRemote, Batteries, Carrying case, Power plug, ManualRemote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide
Remote typeBluetoothBacklit
3D glasses in boxβ€”0