Dangbei Neo vs Optoma ML1080ST
 Dangbei NeoMSRP $549 |  MSRP $1,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 540 lm ISO | 550 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.78:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 12 msDerived |
| Light source | LED | RGB triple laser |
| Fan noise | Up to 22 dB(A) | Max 28 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $549 | MSRP $1,499 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 1.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 540 lmDerived | 550 lmDerived |
| White light output | 540 lm ISO | 550 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 1,200 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 90% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.33 in | 0.23 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 3,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | About DCI-P3 90% | Rec. 709 199% · DCI-P3 147% · BT.2020 105% |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | No |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | RGB triple laser |
| Emitter | — | RGB triple laser |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 30,000 h eco |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 0.78:1 |
| Image size | 37.5–120 in | 60–100 in |
| Projection offset | — | 100% |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.9 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Vertical lens shift | None | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | None |
| Vertical keystone | — | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 23 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 23 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 12 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | — | 23 msDerived |
| Gaming features | — | ALLM |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI (ARC) | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.1Derived |
| Max input resolution | — | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | — | RS-232 |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–240 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | Linux | — |
| RAM | 1 GB | — |
| Storage | 8 GB | — |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | DLNA | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 12 W | 3 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 | 157 × 135 × 69 mm |
| Weight | 1,420 g | 998 g |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait |
| Ingress protection | — | IP5X |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 10–85%RH |
| Power draw | Max 75 W | Max 57 W · Eco 45 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | USB-C |
| Mains input | 100–240 V | — |
| USB-C PD in | — | 65 W |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to 22 dB(A) | Max 28 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | RG1 | RG2 |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Marks | + CE, + UKCA | + FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 1 yr |
| User manual | https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240221/Dangbei-Neo-User-Manual-20240218.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/e97ebe6d-2008-4a01-8703-c5b91f818aac.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, + User manual | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, + Quick start guide |
| Remote | Bluetooth | IR |