Dangbei N2 vs TCL A1s

Dangbei N2 is lighter. TCL A1s is $155.81 cheaper, brighter and in stock.

	Dangbei N2MSRP $499	TCL A1s$343.19 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	400 lm ISO	600 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.26:1	1.25:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	Up to 30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$499	$399.99
Best price
Best price	—	$343.19
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8 m	2.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	400 lm ISO	600 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	Other	Single-panel LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	4.45 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000:1	1,500:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.26:1	1.25:1
Image size
Image size	45–120 in	45–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focus
Focus	—	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	20°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4	HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	—	11
Chipset
Chipset	—	MediaTek MT9630
RAM
RAM	—	2 GB
Storage
Storage	—	16 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	DLNA	Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	128 × 191 × 264 mm
Weight
Weight	2,200 g	2,570 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Handle, 15° tilt
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Power draw
Power draw	—	Max 120 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	—	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	Up to 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG1
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240611/User%20Guide_Dangbei%20N2.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0687/7151/2385/files/HXD401300317-Projector_A1S_QSG_EU-11L-v1.8-20250814.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual	Power cord, Remote, Carry case
Remote
Remote	IR · Bluetooth	Bluetooth

Dangbei N2MSRP $499

TCL A1s$343.19 · Amazon

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