Dangbei Neo vs ViewSonic M2W

Dangbei Neo is $150 cheaper and sharper.

	Dangbei NeoMSRP $549	ViewSonic M2WMSRP $699

Key differences
White light output
White light output	540 lm ISO	700 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 22 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$549	$699
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	540 lm ISO	700 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	1,700 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.33 in	0.45 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	30,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	About DCI-P3 90%	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, Custom
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	2
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	37.5–120 in	24–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length
Focal length	—	11.96 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	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 (ARC)	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	30–97 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	4.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Linux	—
RAM
RAM	1 GB	—
Storage
Storage	8 GB	16 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Via dongle
Casting
Casting	DLNA	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	6 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Optical	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	ARCDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	200 × 157 × 100 mm	225 × 225 × 57 mm
Weight
Weight	1,420 g	1,350 g
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Foot
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 75 W	71 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
DC input	—	19 V
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	Over 45 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 22 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240221/Dangbei-Neo-User-Manual-20240218.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/M2W/M2W_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, User manual	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	IR