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AOpen PV12p vs Dangbei Freedo

What PV12p does better (4) and where Freedo wins (7) — every spec side by side.

AOpen PV12p
AOpen · 2023PV12p
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$450
vs
Dangbei Freedo
Dangbei · 2024Freedo
8.7Score
7 advantages≈ US$440
Higher score
6.1Picture6.9
6.2Setup & placement7.6
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability9.2

Why is PV12p better than Freedo?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 450 lm+78%
  2. Weight0.4 kg vs 1.41 kg3.5×
  3. Audio outputYes · Freedo: No
  4. Power consumption30 W vs 55 W+83%

Why is Freedo better than PV12p?

  1. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)2 W vs 6 W3×
  3. Automatic keystone correctionNo · PV12p: Yes
  4. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  5. Fan noise29 dB vs 24 dB+21%
  6. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  7. Largest image size100″ vs 180″+80%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen PV12pAOpen PV12p≈ US$4507.5
Dangbei FreedoDangbei Freedo≈ US$4408.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm450 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:1—
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Colour gamut (Rec.709)—124%
Colour gamut (DCI-P3)—90%
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)—1.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.21 m
Smallest image size30″40″
Largest image size100″180″
Optical zoom—1.2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYesYes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Built-in stand / gimbal—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W6 W
Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital Plus—Yes
Bluetooth speaker mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Google TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery capacity—60 Wh
Battery life (video)—2.5 h
Power consumption30 W55 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB24 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight0.4 kg1.41 kg
Width115 mm—
Height115 mm—
Depth36 mm—
Colours—Black
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