Dangbei Neo vs WEMAX S5

Dangbei Neo is brighter and broader on HDR. WEMAX S5 is $149.01 cheaper, lighter and in stock.

	Dangbei NeoMSRP $549	WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	540 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 22 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$549	$1,099
Best price
Best price	—	$399.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	540 lm ISO	500 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.33 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	About DCI-P3 90%	Rec. 709 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	ALPD
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	37.5–120 in	60–120 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
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
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI (ARC)	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.0	5.1
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Linux	Linux
RAM
RAM	1 GB	1 GB
Storage
Storage	8 GB	8 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	DLNA	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	12 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	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	175 × 175 × 48 mm
Weight
Weight	1,420 g	830 g
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	30–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	5,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 75 W	Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V	—
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	—	65 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	Up to 22 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG1	RG1
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://shopifydata.dangbei.net/uploads/20240221/Dangbei-Neo-User-Manual-20240218.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, User manual	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	Bluetooth	—

Dangbei NeoMSRP $549

WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon

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