Dangbei N2 vs ViewSonic M1+

Dangbei N2 is sharper. ViewSonic M1+ is $160 cheaper and lighter.

	Dangbei N2MSRP $499	ViewSonic M1+MSRP $339

Key differences
White light output
White light output	400 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	480p (854 × 480)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.26:1	1.2:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	33 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$499	$339
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	400 lm ISO	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	300 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	Other	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.2 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	480p (854 × 480)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000:1	120,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h normal · 30,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.26:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	45–120 in	24–100 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	About 100%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length
Focal length	—	5.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7
Focus
Focus	—	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	40°
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	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	—
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 33 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 4
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
Storage
Storage	—	12 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	DLNA	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	3 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
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)	—	146 × 126 × 40 mm
Weight
Weight	2,200 g	750 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Power draw
Power draw	—	45 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	—	100–240 V
DC input
DC input	—	19 V
Battery
Battery	—	44.4 Wh
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	—	Up to 360 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	—
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240611/User%20Guide_Dangbei%20N2.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M1PLUS/M1PLUS_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, USB cable
Remote
Remote	IR · Bluetooth	—