WANBO Cube 2S vs WEMAX S5
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 WANBO Cube 2SMSRP $199 |  WEMAX S5MSRP $1,099 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | Single-panel LCD | DLP |
| Native aspect ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Zoom type | Digital | Digital |
| Focus | Auto | Auto |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Image size range | 40–120 in | 60–120 in |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | LED | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | — | ALPD laser |
| Light source life | — | Rated: 30,000 h |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 500 lm |
| ANSI lumens | 500 lm | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Rec.709 gamut | — | 100% |
| Gamut metric | — | Coverage |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 8 bit |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 8 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | — | 2 |
| Audio partner | Dolby Audio | Dolby Audio |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm, Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | — | 1920 × 1080 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI: HDMI 2.1 | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | HomeKit | — |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | VIDAA | Linux |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Widevine DRM level | L1 | — |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Miracast | — |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| SoC | MT9660 | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Autofocus | Continuous | When moved |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated stand / gimbal | Type: gimbal · Range deg: 230 | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 28 dB(A) | Standard: 30 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | — | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 30–85%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 5,000 m |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | — |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | — |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | — |
| Power consumption by mode | — | Rated: 65 W |
| Standby power | — | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| USB-C PD input | — | 65 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | — | 175 mm |
| Depth | — | 175 mm |
| Height | — | 48 mm |
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 0.83 kg |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG1 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | CE, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr |
| User manual | https://fccid.co/api/files/s2/fccids/2A7PI-CUBE2/files/7d8eee6c_13_Cube_2S_Users_Manual.pdf | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417 |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | — | Projector, Remote control, Power adapter, Batteries |