Dangbei Neo vs Optoma ML1080UST

Dangbei Neo is $236 cheaper and lighter. Optoma ML1080UST is brighter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
540 lm ISO650 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.2:10.18:1
Lowest input lag
—27 msDerived
Light source
LEDRGB triple laser
Fan noise
Up to 22 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
$549$1,199
Best price
—$785
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7 m0.40 m
Picture
White light outputISO
540 lm ISO650 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—1,200 lm
Brightness uniformity
—90%
Brightness by mode
—Max 600 lm · Normal 500 lm · Eco 400 lm
Eco brightness
—67%Derived
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.33 in0.23 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
—2,500,000:1
Colour gamut
About DCI-P3 90%BT.2020 110% area
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
3D
—No
Light source
Light source
LEDRGB triple laser
Light-source life
30,000 h20,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2:10.18:1
Image size
37.5–120 in60–100 in
Projection offset
—135%
Zoom
DigitalDigital
Focal length
—0.91 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2.1
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
YesYes
Autofocus runs
—When moved
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
—5°
Horizontal keystone
—10°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Auto setup
Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 27 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI (ARC)HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
—None
Max input resolution
—4K UHD
USB media playback
—Yes
Horizontal scan
—15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–60 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth
5.0—
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
LinuxGoogle TV
RAM
1 GB—
Storage
8 GB—
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
DLNAChromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
12 W20 W
Speakers
22
Layout
—Stereo
Audio formats
Dolby AudioDolby Audio
Audio outputs
OpticalBluetooth
HDMI audio return
ARCDerivedNoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
YesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
200 × 157 × 100 mm252 × 157 × 65 mm
Weight
1,420 g1,700 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
—10–80%RH
Altitude
—762 m
Power draw
Max 75 WNormal 85 W · Eco 60 W
Standby
—Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterUSB-C
Mains input
100–240 V100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
USB-C PD in
—100 W
Battery
—164 Wh
Battery runtime
—90 min
Fan noise
Up to 22 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
RG1—
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
CE, UKCAFCC
Warranty
1 yr1 yr
User manual
https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240221/Dangbei-Neo-User-Manual-20240218.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/0baJeD53jzBvx11dE1IJr8YYc8pUhzikUShMOgjZ.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, User manualPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BluetoothIR
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