Dangbei Neo vs Optoma ML1050STi
 Dangbei NeoMSRP $549 |  Optoma ML1050STiMSRP $1,199 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 540 lm ISO | 535 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.8:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 16 msDerived |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Fan noise | Up to 22 dB(A) | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $549 | MSRP $1,199 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 1.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 540 lmDerived | 535 lmDerived |
| White light output | 540 lm ISO | 535 lm ANSI |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 90% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.33 in | — |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 20,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | About DCI-P3 90% | DCI-P3 90% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 8 bit |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.8:1 |
| Image size | 37.5–120 in | 50–100 in |
| Projection offset | — | 100% |
| Zoom | Digital | None |
| Focal length | — | 8.02 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.9 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical lens shift | None | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | — |
| Vertical keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 16 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI (ARC) | HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Max input resolution | — | 1080p |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | — | RS-232 |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15.38–91.15 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–85 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | Linux | Android (uncertified) |
| RAM | 1 GB | — |
| Storage | 8 GB | — |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | DLNA | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 12 W | 2 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 1 |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio | — |
| Audio outputs | + Optical | + 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | ARCDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 200 × 157 × 100 mm | 112 × 123 × 57 mm |
| Weight | 1,420 g | 470 g |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude | — | 2,500 m |
| Power draw | Max 75 W | Max 69 W · Normal 60 W · Eco 25 W |
| Standby | — | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to 22 dB(A) | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG1 | RG2 |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Marks | + CE, + UKCA | + FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) |
| User manual | https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240221/Dangbei-Neo-User-Manual-20240218.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/1879f1af-9587-4088-a150-cad4681dca36.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, User manual | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, User manual, + Carry case |
| Remote | Bluetooth | IR |