Dangbei N3 Max vs NexiGo Nova Mini

Dangbei N3 Max is $200 cheaper. NexiGo Nova Mini is lighter.

	Dangbei N3 Max$449.99 · Amazon Buy	NexiGo Nova Mini$649.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	1,000 lm ISO	1,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25:1	1.2:1
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$559.99	—
Best price
Best price	$449.99	$649.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.8 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	1,000 lm ISO	1,200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	Single-panel LCD	DLP
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	—	Over 15,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 100%
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HLG
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Light-source life	—	30,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	Theoretical
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.25:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	60–150 in	60–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	—	Digital
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
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 2.0 (eARC)	HDMI 2.0 (ARC) · HDMI 2.0
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	VIDAA	Google TV
Chipset
Chipset	MediaTek MT9660	—
RAM
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage
Storage	8 GB	32 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	Chromecast built-in
Smart home
Smart home	—	Google Home
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	8 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	—
Audio formats
Audio formats	—	Dolby Audio
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	—	197 × 197 × 58 mm
Weight
Weight	3,610 g	1,360 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Gimbal, 180° tilt	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	1/4-20
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	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 150 W	Max 100 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	Built in	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
DC input	—	20 V
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	100 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	—	28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA, FCC, PSE	—
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	1 yr
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual	—

Dangbei N3 Max$449.99 · Amazon

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NexiGo Nova Mini$649.99 · Amazon

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