Dangbei N2 vs WEMAX S5

Dangbei N2 is broader on HDR. WEMAX S5 is $99.01 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

	Dangbei N2MSRP $499	WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	400 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.26:1	1.21:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$499	$1,099
Best price
Best price	—	$399.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	400 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	Other	DLP
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	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
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	1.26:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	45–120 in	60–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
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	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
Smart platform
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	—	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Linux
RAM
RAM	—	1 GB
Storage
Storage	—	8 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	DLNA	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
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)	—	175 × 175 × 48 mm
Weight
Weight	2,200 g	830 g
Colours
Colours	Black, White	—
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
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	30–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	5,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	—	Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	65 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 26 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG1
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240611/User%20Guide_Dangbei%20N2.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	IR · Bluetooth	—

Dangbei N2MSRP $499

WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon

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