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Dangbei DBOX02 Pro vs Optoma Photon Beam PK52
What DBOX02 Pro does better (5) and where Photon Beam PK52 wins (1) — every spec side by side.
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5.2Picture7.2
9.1Setup & placement3.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
DBOX02 ProPhoton Beam PK52
| DBOX02 Pro | Photon Beam PK52 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 247 mm | 130 mm | +117 mm |
| Width | 263 mm | 238 mm | +25 mm |
| Depth | 216 mm | 215 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 5 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is DBOX02 Pro better than Photon Beam PK52?
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
- Built-in speakers (total output)24 W vs 15 W+60%
- Fan noise24 dB vs 33 dB+38%
- HDR supportYes · Photon Beam PK52: No
- Weight4.8 kg vs 5 kg+4%
Why is Photon Beam PK52 better than DBOX02 Pro?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,500 lm+75%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,000 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | — | 1,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | No |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | — |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.27:1 | 1.21:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 1.59:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.81 m | 2.68 m |
| Smallest image size | 40″ | 28″ |
| Largest image size | 300″ | 300″ |
| Optical zoom | — | 1.3× |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | — |
| Automatic screen fit | Yes | — |
| Built-in stand / gimbal | Yes | — |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 24 W | 15 W |
| Dolby Audio / Dolby Digital Plus | Yes | — |
| DTS | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | — | 2 |
| HDMI version | — | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| USB port | — | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | — | No |
| VGA input | — | No |
| Audio output | — | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 150 W |
| Light source life | — | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 24 dB | 33 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 28 dB |
| Weight | 4.8 kg | 5 kg |
| Width | 263 mm | 238 mm |
| Height | 247 mm | 130 mm |
| Depth | 216 mm | 215 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
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