Dangbei launched a sensible 4K projector known as the Mars Pro 2 final yr, staking a declare for the world’s first GTV laser projector with official Netflix. That mannequin was later renamed the DBox02, and it is now been joined by a less expensive sibling rocking a Professional moniker.
The DBox02 Professional seems fairly much like its pricier relative, although maybe sporting just a few extra curves and a built-in gimbal stand. The principle efficiency distinction is the sunshine supply, with the newer mannequin that includes one thing known as LaserVibe.
Dangbei hasn’t really printed any data on its newest mild supply tech but, but it surely seems to be to function a single laser and colorwheel combo that passes mild by filters and lenses on the way in which out to the vertical show floor.
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No matter’s occurring, this places out 2,000 ISO lumens – the place the older mannequin’s ALDP laser know-how manages 2,450 ISO lumens – and covers 108% of the Rec.709 coloration house, with assist for HDR10+ and HLG content material. The corporate reckons that viewers ought to be capable to get pleasure from “distinctive element and coloration constancy in any lighting situation” and the projector will routinely regulate brightness output to counter ambient mild depth.
Each DBox DLP projectors talked about listed here are primarily based on the same 0.47-inch DMD chip for 4K UHD visuals (3,840 x 2,160) at a throw ratio of 1.27:1, although the Professional helps a bigger most picture dimension of 300 diagonal inches. You’d want to drag the unit again 27.5 ft (8.4 m) for that type of gargantuan imagery, however Dangbei means that the “finest general viewing expertise” shall be had when the 16:9 rectangle runs to 100 inches.
The Professional guarantees straightforward positioning due to AI-powered setup smarts, together with autofocus, auto keystone correction, fit-to-screen, and resize to keep away from obstacles. The built-in gimbal stand swivels 360 levels on the horizontal and 120 levels vertical for placement flexibility.
The room-filling 24-watt sound system is about the identical on each fashions, although the Professional positive aspects some sonic floor by supporting Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital and Digital Plus, DTS:HD and DTS Digital:X.
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Wi-Fi 6 connectivity is baked in, and this one runs Google TV with licensed Netflix – plus there are Bluetooth distant shortcuts for Prime Video and YouTube in addition to voice search and display screen mirroring. Those that favor to cable can accomplish that over two HDMI 2.1 ports, one in all which helps eARC for fielding audio out to residence theater audio setups.
Both HDMI port caters for 120-Hz gaming at full decision (240 Hz at 1080p), which ought to make for satisfyingly responsive gameplay – with MEMC know-how holding blur at bay. There are USB 2.0 and three.0 ports too, together with Ethernet LAN and analog/digital audio outs.
The DBox02 Professional has an inventory worth of US$1,599, and is offered now.
Product web page: Dangbei DBox02 Pro
